I’m sure it’s great, but a bit out of reach geographically for me – and for many others as well I’m sure:
You will burn 850 calories per hour!
Cross-country skiing will help you lose weight, stay young and will help improve your mood. This is one of the top Nordic sports out there that will help you clear your mind and relieve stress as you will be breathing the freshest air possible.
According to HealthFitnessRevolution.com, Nordic skiing offers benefits such as:
- You get a full-body workout
- Burns lots of calories
- Improves cardiovascular endurance and health
- It helps relieve stress
- It improves endurance
- Allows you to connect with nature
“Dr Graeme Close, a sports nutrition consultant who works with the British ski and snowboard team, says nordic skiing would be preferable to alpine, but both can help: Any exercise that increases your heart rate has the ability to contribute to a drop in body fat.
Cross country skiing is one of the most demanding of all sports and would certainly increase energy expenditure plenty and thus contribute to reduced body fat. Downhill skiing wouldn’t do this as much, but as part of a fitness regime it’s a good thing if done in a balanced and controlled manner. The key thing is balance, and getting the nutrition correct around the training.”
