WELL, we’re just com-_

ing out of one of the
best summers our
North Shore has ever
witnessed and whether
we like it or not (I
don’t) the white stuff is
going to start falling
soon,

Pm not a fan of snow, nor
sports involving snow, bur
every year about now my son
starts getting a little bit anx-
ious, peering up at the peaks
above our house with his
C;press Mountain pass in
hand just waiting 1u. the sight
conditions ty start up his sea-
son of snow! boarding.

-Stephen is a competitive
hockey player and all his
sport-specific training and
participation have helped in
preparing well for six months
of sliding down mountains on
along thin piece of wood (or
some similar looking synthetic
material).

However, many of you
skiers, snowboarders or snow-
shoe enthusiasts won’t be in
that same kind of shape and
could do a Jot worse than
start up a four-to-six week
period of physical training in
preparation for participating
in your favourite pastime
without undue risk of injury.

Numerous components
make up overall fitness, both

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physical and mental /emotion-
al but three areas most easily
affected and improved upon
are the following:

Acrobic
Nothing to do with a tasty
chocolate bar but rather the
cornerstone of wellness irre-
spective of the sport involved.
Easy ways to develop this
key area include jogging,
swimming and cycling. If you
want to stay indoors, visit
your local health club and get
some advice on specifically
designed progressive work-
outs on the treadmill, stair-
master or stationary bikes.
(Contrary to popular
opinion sexual activity is not
considered truly aerobic!)

Strength
Another important and obvi-
ous area where improvement
can be measured very easily.
Just remember you are
only as strong as your weakest
muscles, so along with con-
ventional weight routines

Preventative
Maintenance

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Thursday, December 3, 1998
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incorporate drills such as leg,
lunges, leg press, quarter
squats and eccentric drop
squats to ensure balanced
muscle development.

Flexibility

A really critical aspect which is
often overlooked, or at least
in some cases treated with
minimal regard.

Ifyou are going out into
weather as cold as a polar
bear's livingroom then you
berter make sure all muscles,
tendons and ligaments are as
supple as possible. As a skier
you want io focus on ham-
strings, quads, hip flexers and
hip adductors but should also
include some upper body
work for the back and shoul- RR EE aR eh:
ders, Just a reminder that it’ se EE ae? SEV anit oute petal
this type of training is new to
you get checked our with
your doctor to ensure there
are no contraindications.

When you do get inside a
gym, look for sound protes-
sional advice in setring up a
program. It doesn't cost
much and can save you a ton
of wasted time and/or poten-
tial injury.

And remember: Life is
short... the hills are long...
hurry!

Shane Collins is a physical
trainer and athletic coach as
well as an accomplished ultra
endurance runuer and
marathon swimmer.

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Monday, November 30th 5:00pm

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IN TODAY'S PAPER!

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Firearms
Centre

DO YOU OWN FIREARMS?

What dees the new Firearms Ac#
mean for you?

1. As always, safety comes first. The firearms safety course and ‘est, and the rules
for storage, display and transportation, which are part of the current law, are
now part of the Firearms Act.

2. Everyone will need a firearms licence in order to register firearms (your FAC
is considered a licence). There are 2 types of licences (valid for 5 years):

* possession (for the firearms you now own)

OR . ’

* possession and acquisition (if you plan to obtain firearms, even if-you own
firearms now)..

$10 December 1998 — November 1999

Sse sion and acquisition licence $60 from December 1998 onwards
(non-restricted rifles and shotguns)

Registration (bulk)
‘can get licence and registration forms at the post office, or by calling,

-free, 1-800-731-4000.

To find ovt more,
call 1-800-731-4000 or visit our
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