Among winter sports, Muscovites prefer ice skating (41%) and cross-country skiing (31%). And St. Petersburg residents (63%) snowboard. This is shown by a study by BestDoctor and Rosa Khutor, the results of which were reviewed by socialbites.ca.
More than half of Russians (54%) prefer snowboarding. Another quarter of respondents are cross-country and alpine skiers (25%). 19% of Russians also prefer ice skating. And only 2% of Russians noted the popularity of hockey as a winter sport.
At the same time, only a quarter (26%) of Muscovites choose snowboarding. However, St. The overwhelming majority of St. Petersburg residents (63%) prefer snowboarding to other winter sports. St. 29% of St. Petersburg residents prefer cross-country and alpine skiing, while another 6% prefer ice skating and 2% hockey.
Russians also explained their reasons for participating in winter sports. So in 29% of cases it helps you stay in good physical shape. In another 27% of cases, Russians cited winter sports as a good entertainment option during the cold season.
Residents of the country also shared that they try to take care of their health in this way (in 22% of cases). Winter sports also perfectly relieve stress and emotional tension (in 15% of cases).
“Exercising in the fresh air in winter is not only physical activity necessary for the body, but also the process of active fat burning and hardening of the body. One of the main reasons why winter helps with weight loss is because it increases metabolism. When we are cold, our body begins to burn more calories to maintain optimum body temperature. Additionally, cold weather accelerates fat burning due to the activation of brown fat. BestDoctor therapist Veronika Lisitskaya notes that her action is also aimed at burning fat.
If we talk about the popularity of skiing, more than a third of Russians (46%) do it regularly – every year or more often. Another 11% ski/snowboard, but don’t do this regularly. The other 11% tried this but were unsuccessful.
At the same time, a third of respondents (33%) have never tried alpine skiing. Of these, 18% plan to do so next season.
Factors that prevent Russians from traveling to ski resorts include: lack of free time (37% of cases), high costs of air tickets and accommodation (in 27% of cases), risks of injury and health (in 27% of cases). In another 8% of cases, Russians prefer a quiet, lazy holiday to active sports.
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