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(NAPSI)-An estimated 61 percent of U.S. adults
are overweight, and less than a third of Americans get the recommended
amount of exercise. These problems are compounded during the winter, when
there is a tendency toward reduced opportunities for outdoor activity.
Winter sports can help adults and children
stay fit and maintain healthy lifestyles through the chill, regardless of
current fitness level.
"Americans need to be physically active all
year long," says Lynn Swann, chairman of the President's Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports. "The nation's alarming obesity statistics emphasize the
need for programs offering physical activities in winter."
One such program is Winter Feels Good,
developed by Snowsports Industries America (SIA), which promotes the health
benefits of non-motorized winter sports. They encourage Americans to get
outside and get fit. Learn more about the benefits of winter sports by
visiting
www.winterfeelsgood.com.
Some of the most popular winter sports are:
Cross-country skiing-Burns more calories per hour than any other sport.
Alpine skiing (downhill)-An excellent form of aerobic exercise.
Snowboarding-Works many muscle groups. Snowshoeing-Helps improve strength,
speed and agility.
Snow sports are a great way to stay in
shape during the winter. |
