Snowboarding is an extremely physical sport that works a special set of muscles. Taking time off from the slopes can cause these important muscles to get slightly weaker, which will cause your skills to diminish. The changing weather seasons can make it tough to find ways to snowboard throughout the entire year. Luckily, there are still a few ways you can stay in shape in the summer.
Hit the Gym
If you cannot work on your snowboarding muscles on the slopes, then you need to make sure to preserve your strength by hitting the gym on a regular basis. The goal at the gym is to work on cardio to improve your endurance and work on the core to improve your balance. These are skills that will instantly translate to the snowboard. Since working out is nowhere near as fun as snowboarding, it is best to mix up the workouts to avoid getting too bored with the routine.
Other Similar Sports
While nothing can completely replicate the experience of being on a snowboard, there are a few other sports that require similar skills. Wakeboarding, surfing and skateboarding will all help you maintain your snowboarding muscles in the summer. Since they require similar skills, all of these sports are very easy to pick for snowboarders. Water sports can even provide the same sensation as riding on snow.
Snowboard on Artificial Slopes
If you absolutely cannot give up your snowboard, then you can always try to find a new place to go. Luckily, there are a number of artificial and indoor dry slopes around the country. The fake snow can provide a slightly different feel than real snow, but you will still get to work out your muscles. Since these indoor slopes are a little pricey, you may want to only go on special occasions.
Travel the World
If you are absolutely dead set on getting an authentic snowboarding experience in the summer, then you will need to go on a trip around the world. When the weather is hot in the northern hemisphere, it is the winter season in the southern hemisphere. Argentina, Chile, Australia and New Zealand all have big mountains that are perfect spots to go snowboarding in June, July and August.
