January 11, 2021 - You are interested in cross-country skiing: nothing more normal to appreciate the joys of winter! Practiced for 3 to 5000 years in the Scandinavian countries, cross-country skiing is one of the flagship sports of winter and its benefits are similar to those of hiking, and even more, because it uses all the muscles of the body: biceps, forearm muscles, pectorals, abdominals, gluteal muscles, quadriceps, adductors, calves ..

Cross-country skiing allows you to relax in nature, alone or with friends. Gliding provides a feeling of freedom, while contributing (through effort) to the secretion of “pleasure” hormones such as dopamine, serotonin and endorphins. It is also one of the best aerobic sports, ahead of running, cycling and swimming. It allows, among other things, to significantly improve the respiratory and cardiovascular functions, as well as the physical condition (gain in endurance, strengthening of the muscles and the immune system, refinement of the silhouette.

But above all, find an affiliate club near you. You will be guided appropriately to the basics of cross-country skiing or style improvement lessons. Cross-country skiing is therefore a very good way to have fun, to join a community of friendly people and to recharge your batteries, while enjoying the sumptuous snow-covered landscapes.

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