An activity that can be carried out by both children and adults and is not only indicated to have a great time, but also to take care of the health of young and old.

The advantages of practicing this and other sports have been demonstrated by health experts such as the psychiatrist John Ratey of the Harvard Medical School and author of the book The New and Revolutionary Science of Exercise and the Brain.

And, according to Ratey, physical activity has the power to improve cognitive functions, humor, memory and learning.

The winter months are perfect to take advantage of the benefits of skiing, an activity that can be carried out in many corners of the Spanish territory.

What are the main advantages of skiing?

If you plan to go skiing this winter, you will like to know that there are many benefits of skiing for kids. Keep reading and you will meet them.

Protect the heart

Cardiovascular diseases are today, the leading cause of death worldwide, according to data from the Spanish Heart Foundation.

To prevent them, nothing better than eating a healthy and varied diet and exercising regularly.

In this sense, skiing can be very useful because it is an aerobic exercise that stimulates energy consumption, activates blood circulation, improves breathing and protects the heart.

Improve coordination

The movements that are learned when skiing is focused, above all, on maintaining balance by sliding the body along the snowy slopes.

That is why improving control and coordination is considered another of the benefits of skiing for children and adults.

Fight tiredness

Skiing is a sport that takes place in the mountains, natural places where pure air invades every corner.

This causes that there is an improvement in the oxygenation of the blood, which translates into a greater facility to absorb the nutrients present in the body and in large doses of energy and vitality.

Power happiness

Did you know that sports can help young and old feel happier and happier?

This is because physical exercise releases endorphins, endogenous opioid peptides that act as neurotransmitters and have the ability to improve the mood of human beings.

Release tensions

Despite their young age, most children are subjected to high levels of stress at school due to the homework and exams they must take during the school year.

Taking advantage of the benefits of skiing can be a good way to favor the relaxation of children and adults, since both the beautiful landscape where this activity takes place and the energy that is released when practicing it contribute to fighting nerves and anxiety.

It prevents injuries

Children who ski develop knee joints more than those who do not perform this sport, which improves bone health and prevents both osteoporosis and the appearance of lesions in the future.

Develop social skills

The Spanish ski slopes bring together a large number of couples, families, and groups of friends who come to the place wanting to have fun and have a good time.

In addition, ski resorts tend to have kindergartens, kindergartens, and spaces designed to unite all children and entertain them with very diverse games and hobbies that help them make friends and improve their social skills.

Aspects to consider so that everything goes well

If you are going to ski with the children for the first time, it will be essential that you go to a station where there are special tracks for them and that you are dressed in a good coat that prevents the loss of body heat.

It will also be essential that you keep your head, elbows and knees protected at all times to prevent injuries if a fall occurs.

If you follow these tips you will have the opportunity to ensure that children can take full advantage of all the benefits of skiing and have a great time touring snowy slopes.