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SKIING FITNESS PROGRAMME
Even though at first glance it might seem like gravity is going to be doing the lion’s share of the work, skiing is a physically demanding sport working out muscle groups many of us forget we even have!
A general level of fitness is always a good thing to have, but if you want to make the most of your days on the slopes you’ll need to start doing specific exercises to prepare for skiing at least a few times a week in the run up to your ski holiday.
Let’s break our training down to the major muscle groups and primary movements used in skiing.
There are four key elements to work on before you’re ready to hit the slopes:
1 – Cardiovascular Fitness
Getting your cardio levels up will help you prepare for the reduced oxygen levels at altitude.
2 – Leg Strength
You’ll spend a lot of time in a squat position and your power, ability to turn and ability to stop all come from your legs – you need to make sure to strengthen your legs.
3 – Core Strength
Don’t neglect your upper body! Having a strong core will help your stability and improve your overall skiing and snowboarding performance.
TRAINING PLAN
There aren't a ton of rules with this programme and it does offer flexibility around work and life schedules.
Each week has three workouts (plus the bonus day for those that love a challenge) and you can do them in any order you’d like.
One major rule: In order to maximize intensity and still get proper recovery, don’t do more than two training days in a row.
The body can only take so much stress and more isn’t necessarily always better. There’s such a thing as overdoing it.
