Healthy skiing in Filzmoos 

Skiing holiday in the region Ski amadé

Recent studies by the University of Salzburg show that skiing has a positive effect on the mind and body!

• Skiing is fun and entertaining. As an added benefit skiers often exercise at an intensity level that the World Health Organisation (WHO) regards as beneficial to health.
• When skiing, you exercise at the same level as you would when running, but the intensity is not as obvious because you are distracted by the scenery and sensation of movement. This "painless" exercise and anticipation of an enjoyable day´s skiing encourage skiers to continue. 
• Your fitness does not play a part in the demands that skiing makes on your body. The demands change according to your individual style of skiing.
• In average  30-50% of day´s skiing consists of endurance training.
• Regular skiing over an extended period strengthens muscles enormously.
• Skiing provides outstanding training in balance and coordination.
• Skiing is good for the soul: mood, cheerfulness, sociability and self-confidence increase significantly during a day´s skiing, whilst agitation, irritation and depression disappear. 

Ski amadé health study 1 




Ski amadé health study 2






Preparations for skiing

It's important to prepare your ski equipment to get the most out of your skiing. You'll simply ski better with a prepared coating, waxed skis and sharpened edges! The Filzmoos sport shops will do this service for you! We recommend that you do some ski exercises. You'll find guidance on balance and endurance exercises for beginners and advanced skiers.

Ski and fit: preparation exercises for beginners




Ski and fit: preparation exercises for advanced skiers




Ski and fit: balance exercises






During your day's skiing

• At the start of the day, before you set off down the slopes for the first time, we seriously recommend that you perform a few warm-up exercises, such as swinging your legs and circling your arms.
• Don't overdo it! Not everyone is cut to be a downhill racer, and you'll enjoy your day much more if you ski according to your ability.
• On your first run, travel at a moderate speed so you can adjust to the current conditions.
• Wide curves on wide, flat slopes develop your endurance. Long runs with few breaks are ideal!
• Short curves on steeper slopes improve strength. Short runs with several breaks are ideal!
• Slow down if snow conditions are difficult!
• Take plenty of breaks to stave off tiredness.
• It's especially important to take regular drinks.
• Follow FIS piste rules!

Piste rules - please note!




Don't forget your helmet!