Could Snowboarding Be Your New Passion?

By Nicola Crocker


Are you feeling bored of the gym? Seeing the same old faces, using the same machines and finding it hard to get yourself motivated? Snowboarding could be a great way to break your regime without compromising your fitness and social life. Let's take a look at some of the reasons why winter sports could be your new niche.

Where in the World? The answer to this question is endless! There are resorts as far as Canada and the US and also closer to home in France, Switzerland and Austria. Taking up a winter sport like snowboarding is really just the tip of the lifestyle you can immerse yourself in and travelling around the world to find the resort with your perfect vibe can be one of the most exciting journeys you take part in. So many people these days are choosing winter resort holidays instead of the usual beach break because of the contrast; the change of scenery and difference in lifestyle is a real plus for those looking for a new passion.

Staying Fit - Snowboarding is often seen as an extension of other extreme sports and so is mostly associated with teenagers and young adults who use words like 'gnarly' and 'rad', but that stereotype could not be further from the truth nowadays. It is a sport that challenges both body and mind and is not for the faint-hearted. If you are keen on health and fitness and are looking for a new way to test your ability, this is a great way to start. Snowboarding's physical demands are equally matched by it's mental demands, requiring concentration and coordination and it is a fun and exciting way to hone skills that are used in other sports you may take part in.

Who can I meet? Loads of new friends! Snowboarding is experienced by over six million people in the US alone, making it one of the most popular winter sports in the world. This means that thousands of people who you are bound to get on with are hitting the same slopes as you so get chatting! A lot of resorts offer great night life as well so you can relax with some drinks with your new pals after bonding on the snow. Ski and snowboard holidays are a great way to bond for already strong groups of friends and are a popular choice for stag dos and birthday weekends.

Involving your Family - Another reason snowboarding could be a good choice for your new fitness regime is that you can involve your whole family in the activity. Pretty much all winter sports resorts offer excellent facilities for children, with instructors giving easy to follow lessons, so your kids will feel comfortable taking part in this new pastime. It can be a great way for families to bond as well as getting together for a physical activity, something that can be quite rare in today's society! The scenery will be awe-inspiring for children who can be mesmerised by the thought of snow and it presents the opportunity for fun and games, giving your family some amazing memories whilst also keeping them fit.

Future - One of the best parts of learning how to take part in this sport is the opportunity to use it for the rest of your life. It can be as big or as small a part of your life as you wish; you can decide to go once a year to hone your skills and take a much needed break from your busy life, or you can take whole seasons out to work at the resorts and learn everything you possibly can. Many people who take up winter sports have been consumed by them, eager to try out the most popular resorts or the most challenging slopes. There are always new things to learn too, so there is always room to grow and get better. It can be a great way to introduce you to people you will continue to know for years to come and also a wonderful thing to teach and pass on to your children.

Snowboarding is a massive sport with a huge list of benefits, not just from a health and fitness point of view but also in a social way. It has a huge following and is a challenging sport you can really sink your teeth into. With some resorts open all year round, you can always escape the humdrum city life and get away from it all, without compromising your physical fitness.




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