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Fitness basics for skiing

Make sure you are prepared. The fitness basics for skiing and snowboarding are not so different from any sport to be honest! It's all about do the right preparation, the right exercises and conditioning your body for exercise.

The fitness basics for skiing and snowboarding revolve around core fitness and leg strength, but don't be fooled that this alone will ensure you success on the slopes though. You will use a lot of muscle groups - those that you probably forgot you had too!

To get started, choose from the categories below to work your way through the basics of fitness as a first stepping stone to being ready for your skiing holiday :



Core fitness


Build the muscles around your 'core' to improve your posture, reduce back pain and reduce ski injuries

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Endurance


How to workout to ensure you don't get tired on the slopes on day 2 increasing the chance of injury!


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Flexibility


Improve your performance and reduce those aches and pains at the end of the day by stretching properly.

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Pre-season


What you need to do months before getting on the slopes to maximise your time there

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Strength


Build your overall strength to be fresher and more solid on the slopes.

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