I'm really kind of nervous and I want to know if anyone has any pointers for me to be able to do well and not be super sore the next day.
2006-10-25 05:51:33 · 7 answers · asked by megha717 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports
For starters, sign up for a lesson. Do NOT have your boyfriend teach you. It can be very frustrating at the beginning and create a lot of tension between you and your boyfriend. Try a half day lesson and then spend the afternoon on the beginner slopes with him after you've learned some of the basics.
In order to not be super sore the next day you'll want to work your legs and your core. Try squats, sit ups, and running for starters.
2006-10-25 06:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jason S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, going skiing for your first time with someone who has skied all his life (or is moderately skilled) is often a relationship-killer. He will try and convince you that he can teach you, and then you will end up angry with him and his efforts and it won't be fun for either of you. SIGN UP FOR A LESSON. Your instructor has been trained in the best way to handle people like you, and should be very helpful. Most of the instructors I know have great characters and a sense of humor. At the very least, you can be mad at the instructor and laugh about it later with your boyfriend.
And by the way, if it is your first time and you don't plan on ripping up and down the mountain the rest of your life, I would stick with skiing. The stereotype now is that snowboarding is the cool thing to do, but if it's your first time you just look stupid. If you're not planning on sticking with snowboarding and practicing, your first time will be your last time and then you definately will not come come back on your own, with or without your boyfriend. Skiing is a spectacular skill that you will keep your entire life, but it's also fun and easy to learn the fundamentals so that you get down the hill wihout being so wet in the general butt area.
2006-10-26 20:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by SkiBabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As some people have already said, take lessons, work out (not only the muscles you'll be using in skiing/snowboarding, but your whole body) and start out slow... but I think you're in for a shock if you dont think you'll be sore the next day. I'm not trying to discourage you, but you need to be aware that as a beginner you'll take a few spills... worry not because 1. EVERYBODY goes through it, and 2. pain is only temporary!
No matter what, enjoy yourself... you'll have a great time!!
:)
2006-10-25 13:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by Wedding Crasher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and keep your legs together. Never let your feet cross... Instead of going straight down the hill go from side to side. Keep your knees bent and your weight on your heels. Stick to the bunny slopes for a while. ALWAYS keep your eyes out for others on the slopes.
Do practice trying to get yourself up after being on the ground. It can actually be pretty hard.
ahh, you're making me want to go skiing right now!
2006-10-25 13:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by paintballer391 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid of being sore. The very first thing you should try to learn is how to get up. To accomplish that, find a soft snow drift (before you get up on a hill) and fall over. Once you get the hang of getting up, staying up is a lot easier. Have fun, and good luck!
2006-10-25 12:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay on the small hills and practice stoping and turning it takes a bit to get used to and be ready to fall down
2006-10-25 12:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by ed m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start on the buny hill and TAKE LESSONS!
You won't be super sore, at least I never was.
Well, I take that back, my butt was sore from falling alot.
2006-10-25 12:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by Crazymom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋