Ski Exercises — The Right Way

If you want to be fit on your skis by Christmas, you should gradually start doing the right ski exercises now. Then your ski holiday really will be a relaxing holiday. But many ski holidaymakers start far too late.

In fact, fewer than one fifth of winter sports holidaymakers realize that suitable training, started in good time before their planned winter holiday, can prevent frustration and stress. Anyone who usually pays little attention to their fitness should begin suitable ski exercises at least 8 weeks before their long-awaited winter holiday. Even well-trained ski holidaymakers should start doing ski exercises at least 4 weeks before their winter holiday begins. Starting to train early prevents many injuries and makes for a more enjoyable holiday. Going from zero to 100 is not without risks on a ski holiday either, especially if you are not very fit. Important: Skiing puts different stresses on many muscles, tendons and joints than, for example, regular running training in summer. Ski exercises need to take this into account.

Many winter sports fans underestimate the inevitable strain of a holiday if they have not prepared sufficiently. During their ski holiday, they want to spend hours each day being active on the ski slopes. But an inadequately trained body quickly runs out of steam. That is why timely training under expert guidance is an absolute must for ideal holiday preparation. Everyone should bear this in mind and plan for it when organizing their ski holiday, while it is still warm.