I'm going skiing soon...?

Question

Hey y'all. In a couple weeks my family and I are going skiing in Japan. This is probably the only time we'll be going to Japan, and so I'd like to get full enjoyment out of it.

Therefore I'd like to get into shape before we go so I'm not exhausted after the first day.

Do you have any suggestions for what I can do to get fit? Any exercises specifically for skiing?

Answer 1

Biking is really good, especially heavy hill climbing.  Try to hit a stairmaster.   Crunches and leg presses too.  Cardio is always good.  

Make sure you drink a lot of water while you are out there.  Stretch when you stop for lunch and after you are done skiing for the day too.

Answer 2

The one exercise that will prepare you for skiing is skiing. Swimming, general conditioning, running, biking, jump rope all will help. Stay overnight at the elevation where you may ski before you ski, after a day on the slopes, ice your muscles and joints for about 20-30 minutes to avoid stiffening up. Ski easily the first day, no chutes or extreme bump runs. end the day early, get a good nights' rest.

Answer 3

y are you skiing in japan

thats a terrible idea and there are so many better places to ski

anyways

lots of legs and what not so squats, lunges, and calf raises

lots of core so abs, oblics, and what not so core work

and some arms not much is needed though

and lots of running

Answer 4

I'm getting good at this cut and paste.lol again stolen from my hills website

.What should I do to get my body ready for the skiing/snowboarding season?

Knees: Probably the most important thing to take care of for skiing is your knees; the stresses on your knees can approach 100Gs or more of gravity. Do exercises like squats that build up your leg muscles and help improve your knee's flexibility. Be sure to wear proper knee protection - once a knee is injured, it can always be susceptible to stress problems.

Hamstrings: Your hamstring strength is critical to carry you down the slopes, around corners and through swerves. Do hamstring curls or other hamstring exercises.

Hands: If you ski with poles, your hands can often need to yank out a pole that is stuck, or resist a twisting by a caught pole. Work on hand strength with a squeeze ball or other hand-strengthening device.

Aerobic Exercise: Skiing takes a lot of energy and endurance, endeavour to build that up before you get on the slopes. Mountain biking, jogging, tennis or other forms of exercise will get your body into shape so it can last all day on the slopes.

Skiing, snowboarding and all other winter time activities require lots of energy - energy not only to perform the activity but also to keep warm. Before and during all winter sports, be sure to eat hearty meals and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid drinks with caffeine as they will dehydrate your muscles. Never drink alcohol while participating in snow sports as it makes your muscles and reactions must less responsive.

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