Get ready for the ski season with our favorite pre-ski workouts and exercises! From focusing on key muscles like quadriceps, hamstrings, and abs, to free online programs like Fitness Blender’s Ski & Snowboarding Workout and 90-Minute Yoga for Skiers, there’s something for everyone. If you prefer paid programs, check out Snow Fitness and Kenzai Ski for comprehensive training. And don’t forget to try apps like SkiFit and Instructor Live for convenient and effective snowsports-specific exercises. Let’s get moving and grooving for an injury-free and exhilarating ski experience!
TOP MUSCLES TO WORK:
Snow skiing is a full-body workout! For those looking to get involved in some DIY workouts – the muscles to focus on are quadriceps (the biggie!), hamstrings, glutes, inner and outer thighs, calves, abs, and back.
FREE PROGRAMS:
There are some excellent online programs to get you moving and grooving and ski ready! A few of our faves…
1. Fitness Blender: This program is free and available on Youtube. The Ski & Snowboarding Workout Program helps you increase strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Do it 2-4 times per week and you will be ready for injury-free skiing.
2. 90-Minute Yoga For Skiers + Snowboarders: This free yoga lesson will have you stretched for the snow.
PAID PROGRAMS:
1. Snow Fitness: No Equipment, all levels welcome, and diversity in exercises – this program can be taken anywhere, anytime.
2. Kenzai Ski: This popular program showing results for so many moms and dads around Asia offers a ski program! Sign up and get going.
APPS:
1. SkiFit: Launched by a Chamonix-based physiotherapist and clinical expert, the app offers a series of exercises specific to snowsports that can be done at home or in the gym. Increase performance and endurance – with a tap, tap, tap.
2. Instructor Live: A full range of exercise classes led by top instructors. They offer a Ski Live program that people love.
