Preparing for skiing is not just about getting your skis and ski gear packed up and making advanced bookings at the most exotic ski resort. During the months that you are not skiing, you still need to workout and stay fit and flexible.
Adding a combination of these activities to your exercise routine will help you flex those skiing muscles and keep you in good enough shape to conquer the slopes when the time comes.
Hiking
Did you think you were just gliding downhill when you were skiing? Though it may appear to be so, your leg muscles as well as your core muscles get a hard work out when you ski. If you try skiing without having worked out our leg muscles the whole year round you can expect to have aching quads after your first day on the slopes. Hiking gives your quads a good work out and keeps them in shape come skiing time. Add higher and steeper hills to make the most of your hike.
Rowing
Rowing a self-powered, sliding-seat scull through the water as fast as you can is an excellent workout for your skiing muscles. And its great fun too.
Biking
Biking is an all-round great activity for keeping in shape for skiing. First of...