As I am keen on fitness as well as my skiing as firmly believe a better level of fitness helps you enjoy your skiing or boarding more, so I thought I would run a session of fitness tips specifically for skiing.
First exercise on the quads (thigh muscles)
An exercise that can be done almost anywhere, so you do not need any expensive gym equipment or memberships (although I would recommend using a gym too) but let's start with the main muscle group for skiing, the quads or thigh muscles.
Standing with your back against a solid wall, keep your feet together out in front of you. Then slide your back down the wall so your knees are at a 90 degree angle and your back is straight against the wall. You may need to move your feet out to get the correct position. With your arms down by your side and hold that position for as long as comfortable.
When you first try this exercise you should feel the thigh muscles in the front of your legs working. Try not to stay in that position too long for the first time as you do need to get back up out of the position and that will be easier said than done when you have been in that position for as long as you can hold it. If you can hold it for 2 and a half minutes then you are doing well.
If your legs are already strong and can hold this for longer, then you can always hold one kilo in each hand or a bag of sugar to add a bit of wait.
Do this exercise every day if you can, it will definitely help when you come to skiing and holding a tuck position or just getting off the floor after a fall if you are a beginner.
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