As most of you know, I was able to spot who had improved, and who had not, very quickly as you starting skiing lessons, after the break.
However, some of us have some various nagging injuries. Twisted ankles, ribs hurt from falling, hurts in the middle of the back, hip, or overuse of the rotator cuff muscles are just a few of the hurts, that I am aware of.
Common treatments like wrapping the ankle or knee, using physio or the chiropractor, drugs like Advil, and ice are in use. I have encouraged you all, to use the whirlpool.
Try to think of movements that you can do on skis, that will not stress the injured part. Double poling on the flats should not hurt the ankle much. Ski with no poles if you have back hurts. If you must stay off the skis, hit the water.
If you are hurting, I might also suggest that you use slower skis as your reflexes are not as fast, and you do not want to be injured even more.
As I mentioned before, hurts try to work through, pain you should go and see a professional .
If you get a common cold, sleep, drink lots of water, eat healthy foods, and breathe in fresh air.
Twenty minutes of a HR just over 120, for 20 minutes, every 4th day, will have you not losing much fitness either. Do not panic but rest, and get some other things done that you have put off, due to training.
Hang in there. as the racing season has descended upon us.
The ski trails are waiting, for you!
Good advice Roy. I find rest is the key to staying well. Too much of a good thing can lead to overuse injuries and generally run one down.
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