Prepare To Exercise Your Way To The Ski Slopes

You wake up out of bed one December morning,without rest to simulate the duration of a ski run.
turn on the television, only to find out your favoriteThe goal is to get your quads to feel the burn.
ski resort is being belted with 2 feet of fresh power.Exercise biking is another great ski training method.
Up until today, the resort didn't have enough snowPut the intensity level up as high as you can go for
for you to even consider making a road trip.the duration of a ski run, and pedal away.
However, now it is time to get into the ski mood.Please Note: Each exercise program is specialized due
The next step is a visit to the ski store to get newto specific, individualized medical history. Always
skies, boots, and clothes.consult your doctor, and exercise professional prior
But wait! Have you prepared your body physically forto starting a program.
the demandsof skiing? Many ski enthusiast get fired4. Work Your Core Muscles- It is important to
up at first snow fall to get all the proper equipment,exercise and fatigue the lower back, abdominals, hip
but fail to prepare their bodies from a physicalflexors, psoas, and gluteus muscles.By doing so will
exercise standpoint.help improve your stamina and overall balance.
The most common mistake skiers of all ages make is5. Upper Body - Don't forget your upper body. Work
they fail toprepare their bodies for skiing. It is similarall the major muscle groups to prevent upper body
to the weekend warrior, forty year old, athlete whofatigue while skiing.
thinks they can play like a twenty year old.6. Start Slowly and Build - Begin your skiing fitness
Preparing your ski equipment is one thing, but gettingprogram slowly, and try to increase the intensity and
ready physically to ski is the most important thing.or duration with each consecutive session.
Here are some tips to help you get ready to attackAlso Note: The first day of the skiing don't do your
the slopes, and decrease your chances of injury.maximum duration - build up to it. Be smart about it!
First off, the best way to exercise or train for skiing7. Stay Consistent - The key to an effective ski
is to ski. However, if you don't live close to a resort,fitness program is to stay consistent, week in and
you must properly design an exercise program thatweek out, at least three months prior to the season.
will prepare your muscles for such a vigorous event.In my consulting practice, I work with skiers up to 80
Listed below is a skiers fitness plan checklist.years old. They follow these same principles I have
1. Plan Ahead - Even though you should already be onlisted above and always come back ranting and
a year long exercise plan, it is imperative that yourraving about how strong they felt.
fitness program starts 3 months prior to the skiPlan ahead, prepare by following a ski specific fitness
season.program prior to hitting this years ski slopes. it will
2. Incorporate All Components - Make sure yourdecease your chances of injury, and increase your
program involves strength training, cardiovascularchances of having a good old time.
training, and flexibility. All components are important__________
for skiing.Skiers who prefer to train for skiing at home should
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