For outdoor enthusiasts in the Tri-Cities, fall is the time to start prepping for winter sports. Whether you plan to hit the slopes at Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, or travel out west, skiing and snowboarding require immense core strength, balance, and cardiovascular endurance.
Instead of spending your autumn hours on a boring gym treadmill, you can condition your body entirely from home using the Bullfrog Swim Series™.
Low-Impact Cardio for High-Altitude Endurance
Skiing at high altitudes demands excellent cardiovascular health. The adjustable current in a Bullfrog Swim Spa (like the versatile S150 or the deep S180XD) allows you to swim continuously in place. Swimming is a full-body cardiovascular workout that builds incredible lung capacity without putting any harsh impact on your knees and ankles—joints you need to protect for the slopes.
Building Core and Leg Strength
Balance is everything in winter sports. You can use the resistance of the Swim Spa current to perform aquatic exercises like water jogging, high-knees, and core-twists. The water provides 360-degree resistance, meaning you are engaging stabilizing muscles in your core, quads, and glutes that are difficult to target on dry land.
Immediate Muscle Recovery
The hardest part of training is the soreness the next day. The Swim Series is essentially a fitness pool and a luxury hot tub built into one. After your aquatic workout, you can immediately move to the spa zone. Equipped with Bullfrog’s JetPak Therapy System, you can flush lactic acid out of your tired legs instantly, meaning you can train harder and recover faster.
Make this your best ski season yet. Explore the Bullfrog Swim Series today and start your autumn conditioning program in your own backyard!