Style Magazine_ El Dorado Hills and Folsom_December 2018

health & wellness
Work it
Out
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Your Guide to Winter Sports
by KOURTNEY JASON
E
ven if the temperature is low, you don’t
have to move your workout indoors.
Whether you stay in town or drive to the
mountains, our area offers an array of
fun winter activities that double as great
workouts, from skiing and snowboarding to ice-skating and
even curling.
Jason Collin, a physical therapist at the Barton Center for
Orthopedics & Wellness as well as a winter sports enthusiast,
says: “Studies show that spending time outside, in nature,
reduces stress levels, helps balance metabolism, lowers blood
pressure, and creates a better workout.” Collin adds, “For all
activities, remember that cold temperatures can cause your
body to lose heat faster than your body can produce it. As you
head outside, always dress properly, stay hydrated, know your
surroundings, and use common sense.” Grab your skies, ice
skates, or a sled, and have a (snow)ball this season!
1 ICE-SKATING
BENEFITS/CALORIES BURNED: Brian Jackson, owner of the Folsom
Historic District Ice Rink, says you can burn 250-670 calories ice-skating
for 30 minutes, though it depends on how much you weigh and how
fast you’re skating. “Ice-skating is a great way to increase your cardio
while having fun gliding on the ice and listening to music,” he says.
“You’ll improve your balance as well, so don’t be surprised if you feel
it in your thighs, lower back, and stomach muscles.”
TRY IT: Folsom Historic District Ice Rink (200 Wool Street, Folsom, 916-
936-4410, folsomicerink.com); Skatetown Ice Arena (1009 Orlando
Avenue, Roseville, 916-783-8550, skatetown.biz)
BEGINNER TIP: “If you’re a beginner, there are some balance techniques
that can be practiced at home or school, such as standing on one foot
while doing tasks such as preparing dinner or talking to your friends.
Do this for as long as you can before switching feet and as often as you
can before skating. While you might look a little silly, who will have the
last laugh when skating?” Jackson says.
Snowshoeing photo by Chris Bartkowski. Ice-skating photo courtesy of the Folsom Historic District Ice Rink.
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