Despite skiing being physically intense, it's common for participants to treat it like a casual activity, neglecting warm-ups and starting the first run of the day stiff as a board. But it doesn't ...
Ski resorts have already opened to take advantage of early season snow, so it’s time to prepare your body for the slopes this winter. Starting a conditioning plan about six to eight weeks before your ...
Still, I’ll try to get back to dawn patrol this winter; the blast of cold air in the early morning always kick-starts a high ...
If you’re planning a winter ski trip, you have probably given plenty of thought to the warm clothes, the gear and the lodge. Now it’s time to plan for injury prevention. A common ski injury is a tear ...
In addition to basic cardio training (running, biking, hiking, etc.), here are four exercises that target essential ski-specific muscles: Bench jumps: Place your left foot on a two-foot-high bench, ...
POLITELY. OF COURSE. WELL, SOME MORE SNOW THIS WEEK. SETTING THE STAGE FOR SOME GREAT SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING CONDITIONS BEFORE YOU HIT THE SLOPES. EXPERTS SAY THAT YOU SHOULD BE STRETCHING, AS ...
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Now that sweater-and-puffy-coat season has officially dawned, it can be a little tougher to say no to that ...
Whether you’re a skier or not, some of the most common aches and pains can be traced back to hip weakness and instability If ...
You can use a ski machine for a low-impact workout that builds muscle while improving your endurance. Try adapting a ski machine workout if you have a lower leg injury by kneeling or sitting. Make ...