Posted on February 12, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

As the peak ski holiday season approaches, Argus car hire is offering the following advice to car hire France, Car hire Austria and car hire Switzerland customers planning to hit the slopes this Easter. 

· Pace Yourself: Studies have shown that the most common time to fall victim to injury is in the second afternoon of a six-day holiday-when fatigue levels are at their highest.
· Look Out: Vigilance is key to staying safe on the slopes.  25% of all ski injuries are caused by a collision with a tree, or another person.  The number one skiing injury is the knee ligament sprain.  This happens most commonly with beginners who twist a knee at slow speed or from “catching an edge.”
· Don’t Go Overboard: The popularity of snowboarding has led to an increase in broken wrists and collarbones and head and neck injuries.
· Practice Makes Perfect: Ideally, you should start training for a skiing holiday six weeks in advance.  This year, it’s not too late if you’re planning an Easter getaway.
· Do Some Legwork:  Building up endurance levels is important.  Running, swimming, and cycling are all excellent cardiovascular exercises that help to build up stamina.  While training in the gym, it is important to pay special attention to the lower leg muscles through leg presses and extension exercises.