Biathlon – sport, popular in Russia. And in no small measure this popularity is promoted by progress of the Russian biathlonists at the international competitions. Climatic conditions of our country very much promote trainings of biathlonists – snow in many regions of the country sticks to 3-5 months in the year though trainings can be held and in the summer.
Instruction
1. It is possible to begin biathlon at any age – everything depends only on desire. In section receive children from age of 8-11 years, but if desired it is possible to agree about reception of the child of younger age. Trainings with beginners are held from ski preparation – children learn to stand on skis and to run the first distances. Over time probegayemy distances increase, cargo behind shoulders is added. In the year the shooting preparation begins.
2. Persons interested to be engaged in biathlon, first of all, have to be healthy and not have medical contraindications to this sport. It doesn't matter, if health not powerful – after several months of occupations the organism considerably gets stronger. However, many chronic diseases, diseases of cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems can become serious obstacles for trainings.
3. Also for occupations the corresponding equipment is necessary. The ski suit, rather warm, but not holding down movements, warm and comfortable ski boots. Skis and sticks are got by the athlete independently. At the beginning professional skis, enough usual aren't obligatory, the main thing – that they approached under growth and weight of engaged. Rifles are given by the coach in sports section.
4. The majority of sections for children and young people on biathlon are free or charge the symbolical fee. Therefore it is necessary parents of young athletes it is spent only for stock and equipment. The cost of trainings for adults depends on qualification of the coach and level of equipment of skiing lodge.
5. Trainings are held on ski courses and in the special dash. More time, than shooting is found for ski preparation. In warm season train on special skis with wheels – roller skis. Cross-countries run with ski sticks. Shooting preparation as it was already told, begins for the second year of training as within the first year most of casual people to whom for one reason or another the biathlon didn't suit "is eliminated".
6. Ski preparation in biathlon increases endurance and operability of the organism, strengthens the cardiovascular and respiratory system, promotes formation of the sports figure. Shooting preparation forms restraint, concentration and control over itself. So even if the athlete will also not achieve high achievements in biathlon, good health for many years is provided to it.