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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 » Find out more...	Endurance How to workout to ensure you don't get tired on the slopes on day 2 increasing the chance of injury! » Find out more...	Flexibility Improve your performance and reduce those aches and pains at the end of the day by stretching properly. » Find out more...
Pre-season What you need to do months before getting on the slopes to maximise your time there » Find out more...		Strength Build your overall strength to be fresher and more solid on the slopes. » Find out more...