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01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
Anyone can learn how to snow ski.
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
Sure you can… however you may have an issue with balance if you are carrying a large amount of weight.
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
of course you can
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
weight isn’t an issue if you are healthy enough to do any sports type activities…can you do any physical activities without fainting or wanting to? Its all in what you can do not how much you weigh.
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
Yes, it is mainly dependent on your physical condition how fast you can learn. Balance is the primary skill you need to learn. Practice hopping from one foot to the other, then do it with your eyes closed. Keep your chin up, focus on a target way away from you. Do basic conditioning exercises, like jump rope, walking, jogging and a couple hours of ballroom dancing twice a week should have you in reasonable condition to learn to ski. Also practice sitting down on the floor and getting up with only your arms to help, no chairs. When you get a pair of skis they should be stiffer than usual to distribute your weight over the full length of the ski. If it is soft, the center is all that will be effective running surface on the snow. If you search answers for ski conditioning you will find more information, including some from the past week. Start easy with the exercises and build up to about 1 hour a day 4-5 days a week. Enjoy the skiing and have fun.
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
I am overweight and i ski just fine as a skinny person.
Being in good shape helps you a lot though.
Did you know being fat causes obesity and type 2 diebities.
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
If they could walk and sort of run, I think they can snow ski. (As in they need to be able to stand up by without anyone’s help). And it’s an exercise so its really if they have the will to do it.
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
i dunno… but listen if you wanna do it, just do it…if that means losing weight then so be it
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
I think anyone can. I went snowboarding last Christmas and saw all types of people snow skiing. It probably depends on your dexterity, flexibility, balance, and ability to rebound from falling.
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
you can still do it it will just be harder..
01/26/2011 at 6:20 pm
It would probably take longer and be of greater risk (injury) if you are overweight. If you are underweight it would probably be easier to coordinate yourself. A better question might be…
"Am I willing to stop eating to learn how to snow ski with greater ease, not to mention a whole lot of other stuff like improving my health?"