Slowly and irreversibly, winter is already relinquishing its icy grip on our favorite trails. For most of us, the warmer weather portends a return to the trails after a few months off, and those first hikes of the season need not fatigue us to the point of not enjoying them, or involve days of painful recovery afterwards. Here are some tips for working through the fall and winter months, which can serve as a starting point for a spring and summer full of exploration, new trails and summits.
<span style="font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Make the most of winter</span>
Many trails may be snow-covered well into spring, but that doesn't mean you can't hike them on snowshoes or cross-country skis, both of which are great activities for improving cardio and retaining leg strength in the dead of winter. Now, not everything in winter comes down to snow activities. There are numerous options and adventure activities to do in winter near the urban centers of Argentina, in the mountains of Balcarce just 4 hours from Buenos Aires, there is an adventure ecosystem for all tastes, with activities ranging from trekking, climbing, rural cycling, paragliding and kayaking. Participating in a training group in a public space can be a great option, there are numerous green spaces available and on rainy days they provide a great opportunity to try out waterproof equipment. So, when you head out for the day or on a five-day trip to the mountains in the spring, you know your raincoat can handle it.
<span style="font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Incorporate "some" exercise into your daily routine.</span>
Think of exercise as something that can take minimal time, as an interwoven part of your daily routine. Stretch your neck and back for a few minutes every morning, and when the weather permits, walk or cycle to work. Even if it's three or four kilometers most people can make the trip in an hour. If you have to use transportation, you can get off a few stops earlier. Being and feeling good doesn't have to be a huge imposition or a life change, it's the key to a successful workout regimen, just make it part of your day, research ways to incorporate it easily and gradually into your daily routine.
<span style="font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Accept that you're going to fight it!</span>
Accept the burning quads, the <em>screaming</em> lungs, the first few walks are going to cost a little more. Don't let that stop you from getting out there! The discomfort passes as we get back to activity. Always stretch after a day's walking or a training session, even a few minutes here and there can make a big difference. Visualizing and planning are also good ways to anticipate and accept what can happen to us, having the material ready, the blister tapes, having some muscle relaxant cream to apply at night, are things that help to put your head on the road, to be better prepared.
Slowly and irreversibly, winter is already relinquishing its icy grip on our favorite trails. For most of us, the warmer weather portends a return to the trails after a few months off, and those first hikes of the season need not fatigue us to the point of not enjoying them, or involve days of painful recovery afterwards. Here are some tips for working through the fall and winter months, which can serve as a starting point for a spring and summer full of exploration, new trails and summits.
Make the most of winter
Many trails may be snow-covered well into spring, but that doesn’t mean you can’t hike them on snowshoes or cross-country skis, both of which are great activities for improving cardio and retaining leg strength in the dead of winter. Now, not everything in winter comes down to snow activities. There are numerous options and adventure activities to do in winter near the urban centers of Argentina, in the mountains of Balcarce just 4 hours from Buenos Aires, there is an adventure ecosystem for all tastes, with activities ranging from trekking, climbing, rural cycling, paragliding and kayaking. Participating in a training group in a public space can be a great option, there are numerous green spaces available and on rainy days they provide a great opportunity to try out waterproof equipment. So, when you head out for the day or on a five-day trip to the mountains in the spring, you know your raincoat can handle it.
Incorporate “some” exercise into your daily routine.
Think of exercise as something that can take minimal time, as an interwoven part of your daily routine. Stretch your neck and back for a few minutes every morning, and when the weather permits, walk or cycle to work. Even if it’s three or four kilometers most people can make the trip in an hour. If you have to use transportation, you can get off a few stops earlier. Being and feeling good doesn’t have to be a huge imposition or a life change, it’s the key to a successful workout regimen, just make it part of your day, research ways to incorporate it easily and gradually into your daily routine.
Accept that you’re going to fight it!
Accept the burning quads, the screaming lungs, the first few walks are going to cost a little more. Don’t let that stop you from getting out there! The discomfort passes as we get back to activity. Always stretch after a day’s walking or a training session, even a few minutes here and there can make a big difference. Visualizing and planning are also good ways to anticipate and accept what can happen to us, having the material ready, the blister tapes, having some muscle relaxant cream to apply at night, are things that help to put your head on the road, to be better prepared.
