How to prepare well for a successful sports holiday?

How to prepare well for a successful sports holiday?

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Holidays are the ideal time to exercise. Like any trip, sports vacations need to be prepared, whatever your favorite activities. These preparations concern both your physical condition and your material equipment. It will also be necessary to think about taking the necessary precautionary measures, while carefully choosing your future destination.

Preperation

It is obvious that if you choose to combine holidays and sports, it is important to be physically and materially prepared.

Practicing sliding or snow sports, for example, requires you to bring: a pair of shoes for hiking in the snow, sunglasses, gloves, a scarf, a jacket and clothes warm according to the principle of 3 layers to avoid the feeling of cold. To this basic equipment, you will add the equipment specific to the sport you are interested in, for skiing you will need, among other things, a pair of skis, ski boots and poles, a protective mask, gloves and a helmet for protection. In winter, there are a large number of sports that you can indulge in if you are looking for an alternative to skiing.

Whatever the climate of the place where you go, if you like hiking, remember to bring suitable shoes and clothing. As for cyclists, they will not forget the helmet, shoes, gloves and comfortable clothes that are necessary for cycling, without forgetting the bike of course!

Sports such as tennis, football, swimming or golf do not always require the preparation of special equipment, you can rent the equipment available on site to lighten your luggage. It is up to everyone to choose the most appropriate alternative according to their level of requirement and their mastery of the sport in question.

Along the same lines, renting remains the best option when it comes to occasional sports holidays. If you want to test a new sport, it is best to rent your equipment from a reputable professional to avoid making mistakes and to be able to benefit from sound advice.

In addition to the practical aspect, going on a sporting holiday also requires good physical preparation. It is advisable to start training a few months before departure depending on your sporting activity that you will practice. As part of a trek, you should walk 5 hours a week with a 5 to 10 kg bag on your back and at a speed of 4 km/h to be prepared.

You should also follow a certain diet. Before your sports trip, fill it up with calcium (dairy products), protein (meat, fish, etc.), vitamins and minerals (fruits and vegetables), and carbohydrates (cereals, potatoes, etc.).

Finally, do not forget to prepare a first aid kit containing basic products as well as certain treatments adapted to the risks of the planned sports activities.

Travel insurance for sports

 

 If your sporting holidays take place in France, social security covers you. For a trip abroad, however, travel insurance is necessary.

Conventional travel insurance does not cover accidents occurring during the practice of sports considered "at risk". It is therefore important to find out about the coverage of your insurance in relation to the sport you plan to practice. On the ACS website, you will find an insurance adapted to your sporting holidays: the Globe Traveler contract.

If you are taking part in an organized trip, there is usually group insurance. However, it is advisable to find out about the guarantees of this insurance, in particular if it covers repatriation, medical expenses, etc.

For sports practiced in the great outdoors or at sea, consider taking out insurance that covers search costs in case you get lost.

Sports destinations

It is obviously not possible to go around all the possible destinations, here is a small overview of the most popular stays.

For summer vacation, Hawaii is the top destination for vacationers. Several sports can be practiced there even if surfing remains the most popular. Experienced surfers will ride big waves while novices will settle for a bit of boogie boarding along the piers. Families can go kayaking or snorkeling together.

The Alps with their icy mountain ranges are popular in winter. It is an ideal destination for skiing, snowboarding or hiking. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, young or senior, there will always be a ski slope adapted to your level.

Golf enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of Scotland's beautiful courses to indulge in their favorite sport, while holidaymakers who are not afraid of heights will not fail to go climbing in California.

Holidays are the perfect time to get active. It is up to you to choose your destination carefully in order to have an unforgettable experience. To take full advantage of your sporting holidays with complete peace of mind, taking out good travel insurance is the best solution.