This time of year, it feels like most of my friends leave the rubbish UK weather behind in search for colder, crisper days full of blue skies and fresh powder. Myself included, we take to the slopes, to throw ourselves down mountains, to just get back up, and repeat.
As you probably know, skiing is an incredibly cardiovascular-taxing sport, estimated that you burn around 300-500 calories per hour skiing. (And before you ask, no, that doesn’t include time spent on the lifts – sorry!). Unsurprisingly, we 
all very quickly reach for that carbonara, tartiflette or pizza at a lunch stop, but rehydrating with Vin Chaud, or a beer, isn’t exactly how we should be refuelling!
That lunch is more important than just wanting some nice food on a mountain side with an incredible view – a mixture of carbohydrates and protein will supply an energy source to the active muscles during skiing. This is absolutely crucial in minimising metabolically induced muscle damage, and will help your legs feel fresh for the whole week!
However we are all probably guilty of not drinking enough. Research has previously shown that keeping hydrated can positively impact performance measures and may assist in reducing the incidence of injury, something particularly important whilst skiing.
Next time you go skiing, remind yourself to keep hydrated. You can do this with an on the go hydro tab, or even better, a perfectly formulated carbohydrate drinking powder containing electrolytes. And of course, keep a tablet similar to the ones mentioned here to help you in the mornings to get you back on the slopes!
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