Ski exercises?
David | March 10, 2010 | 3:58 pm
I am a 15 year old male and i plan on joing my highschool ski team. I have been skiing for quite some time but never too seriously. I was wondering what exercises or routines i can do to get myself in shape and work skiing muscles before i have to try out for the ski team?
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Here are some for before you go
http://www.netfit.co.uk/skiing-cornwall-okwen.htm
http://www.ifyouski.com/Health
and some warm ups for when you are there
http://www.ski-injury.com/fittoski.htm
Some of the most important excercises are squats and lunges. These strengthen the upper and lower leg muscles. They also strengthen the muscles around the knees, which helps prevent knee injuries. If you have never raced before, the key is to stay loose and warm as possible while waiting for your run.
Run trails before the snow flies. Especially downhill, work on quick direction changes.
Trail running is great overall exercise, but especially beneficial for skiers.
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