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It's time to get Ski Fit!
12-Oct-2015
It’s SkiFit time!
We all know that we should get fit for skiing, maybe we'll even manage a few of the
exercises that we see in the magazines, a wall squat here and there or some single leg
dips and hops. Have you ever thought about why? Why do we need to be fit for skiing? Quite
simply it means you will ski easier, have better technique, spend more time skiing and be less
likely to be injured.
Getting fit for your ski trip really is something to take seriously. It’s a bit like a
simply it means you will ski easier, have better technique, spend more time skiing and be less
likely to be injured.
Getting fit for your ski trip really is something to take seriously. It’s a bit like a
New Year resolution, make a pact with yourself to start now and make a change. Make
that pact a decision to get fit for your ski trip so that you can have more fun when you
get there. So what can you do to help get ski fit?
1. Join the gym - make the most of a variety of classes and equipment to get all
round conditioning and increase your general fitness.
2. Do a bit of Yoga every morning - increase your flexibility, stamina and balance
with a short morning yoga session. This will also set you up with more energy for
the day and your gym session later on.
3. Get yourself checked out by a physiotherapist - they can tell you where your
weak points are and where there is vulnerability to injury. They will give you an
exercise program to improve your deficiencies (we all have them!)
4. Get on your bike - Join the MAMILs that are taking over the nation, cycling is great for your
cardiovascular fitness whilst also using the leg muscles that are specfic to skiing. If you mix in a
bit of mountain biking as well as getting on your road bike you'll also get the added benefit of it
being a dynamic balance sport with a similar feel to skiing.
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4. Get on your bike - Join the MAMILs that are taking over the nation, cycling is great for your
cardiovascular fitness whilst also using the leg muscles that are specfic to skiing. If you mix in a
bit of mountain biking as well as getting on your road bike you'll also get the added benefit of it
being a dynamic balance sport with a similar feel to skiing.
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5. Get SkiFit - alternatively you can just agree with yourself to complete the 8 week SkiFit
programme from our friends over at BeFitApps, if you start now you shold be fighting fit for the
programme from our friends over at BeFitApps, if you start now you shold be fighting fit for the
start of the ski season!