Are the exercises too easy? Make them harder by doing the exercisesforlongerand/orincreasingthenumberofsets Youcan dotheseexerciseseverydaytostayinthebestshapepossible
WHEN YOU PRACTICE THESE EXERCISES, YOU MUST BE CAREFUL TO NEVER FORCE ANYTHING. PAIN IS AN ALARM SIGNAL FROM YOUR BODY THAT YOU MUST LISTEN TO.
When you are in pain, try: lighten the exercise, shorten it, or stop at your pain threshold and not exceed it
Do you still feel pain? Contact your physiotherapist Improving your muscle strength takes time and discipline Do the exercises correctly, gently and never force them
ADAPTINGTOTHEMOUNTAIN
MOBILITY
People who are flexible and mobile will have an easier time moving around in the mountains, whether it's climbing a slope or scaling rocks If you have good mobility, your movements will besmootherandmorecontrolled
Our daily habits can affect our mobility and shorten or weaken certain muscles It is often the weakest and stiffest muscles that become acidic quickly If you suffer from muscle stiffness, it maybehelpfultostarteachactivitywithawarm-up Theseexerciseswillhelpstrengthenand mobilizeyourmuscles
When you go hiking, it is important to walk with a firm step (also known as walking without wobbling). You will be walking on steep terrain with sometimes narrow passages Developing your balance and working on your stability is important,asthiswillreducetheriskofslipsandfalls.
In addition, it will ensure your safety and help your body maintain balance while moving Toincreaseyourstability,youcanperformthesefewexercises
WILLMAKEYOURMOUNTAIN TRAVELEASIER:YOURBUTTOCKS, THIGHSANDCALVESWILLBEMORE MOBILE
YOUCANMAKETHISEXERCISE EASIERBYLIFTYOURHEELSUP
Withthistrainingprogram,youwillbeableto optimally prepare your body for your hike! However, never forget that it is crucial to listen to your body If you have pain during theexercisesanditpersists,consultadoctor orphysiotherapist
Ifyouarehavingtroublewithanexerciseor would like to see a demonstration of it, just type the name of the exercise into youtube andyouwillfindawiderangeofinstructional videos