If you are lucky enough to be going skiing this year, have you really made the effort to get properly fit? A skiing holiday, whether you are a novice or an old hand is great fun, but you will ski so much better if you have trained the right muscles for the job and can lessen the risk of injury. The quadriceps (thigh) muscles are probably the ones that most people try and get stronger before they go skiing, but just as important are the deep abdominal (core) muscles, the gluteals (butt!) and the hip muscles. Pilates is a good way of strengthening these on a regular basis, but I would advise some extra classes or advice on which exercises to do at least 6 weeks before you are due to go. Please contact the clinic if you would like a ‘Ski Fit” Check Up.
