Physical Activity: Mountain Boarding (Page 2 of 6) in pdf

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Mountain boarding (also called dirt boarding, off-road boarding, grass boarding, and all-

terrain boarding, or ATB) is an exhilarating outdoor sport, a cross between

skateboarding and snowboarding. It began as a way to stay in shape for snowboarding

throughout the year, but now it’s a full-fledged sport.

A mountain board is like an off-road skateboard that is strapped to your feet and has

four wheels with pneumatic tires (tires made of reinforced rubber and filled with

compressed air). The best part is that you don’t need snow to do it! Mountain boarding

is an all-terrain activity: You can mountain board on grass, dirt, pavement, sand dunes,

or grassy ski slopes.

Mountain boarding is an energizing sport because it can have you jumping, doing tricks,

and power sliding (which is how you stop on a mountain board). This type of movement

gives your core a rigorous workout. Just maneuvering a mountain board while

maintaining your balance requires using your knees, feet, arms, and shoulders.

Mountain boarding also improves flexibility and requires good balance and coordination

skills. Overall, it is a full-body physical activity.

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Aerobic and Anaerobic

Mountain boarding, like snowboarding, is a great aerobic workout that gets your heart

rate up. Because the sport requires rapid changes in pace and direction (quick bursts of

energy!), mountain boarding also has anaerobic qualities.

WHERE IT FITS WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Mountain boarding can be done every day to fulfill a portion of the required daily

aerobic exercise that is part of the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity.

MUSCLES AFFECTED

PARTS OF

HEALTH BENEFITS

(See Terms to Know in

BODY USED

Facilitator’s Guide)

Upper legs

Builds balance and

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Core muscles

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Calves

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Quads (Quadriceps)

coordination

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Arms

Increases flexibility and

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Hamstrings

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Shoulders

agility

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Glutes (Gluteals)

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Hips

Enhances cardiovascular

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Tibialis anterior

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Feet

system and respiratory

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Gastrocnemius

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Lower back

endurance

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Improves posture

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