I came across this message board and thought that it would be a wonderful idea to add some information about working out ski specific muscles to my website. I know that skiing is mostly leg muscles but I want to make sure with the pros. What would you say the most important areas of the body are in order to stay in shape for skiing?

Yes, It is mainly the leg muscles you should be concerned about. But you should really stretch as many muscles as possible as you never know what you could land on if you fall.

This site looks useful - http://www.ovphysio.com/stretchg/skiing/skiing.htm

I lists a few stetches particularly useful for skiing.

Thanks,
Michael

I never realize that I am working my legs hard until the next day. I think the stretching tips will help. Thanks.

It is also good to stretch in preparation for the skiing season. It could loosen up that leg and prevent it breaking in a fall :D

I always get into some sort of stretching routine before I go skiing! It pays off, if I have one of those big falls I am not as fragile :D

I usually do some routine ones before I go out, http://www.ovphysio.com/stretchg/skiing/skiing.htm site is great. Its got it all in a list with how to do it.

Originally posted by Michael@Mar 17 2005, 10:40 PM
This site looks useful - http://www.ovphysio.com/stretchg/skiing/skiing.htm

Same Site,

Yea I usually stretch before too, thanks for the links they should help next time around.

DeBeere

Intersting, I definatly need to stretch before i ski next trip.

I dont strtch prob why im always soor after i ski

Originally posted by Michael@Mar 17 2005, 10:40 PM
Yes, It is mainly the leg muscles you should be concerned about. But you should really stretch as many muscles as possible as you never know what you could land on if you fall.

This site looks useful - http://www.ovphysio.com/stretchg/skiing/skiing.htm

I lists a few stetches particularly useful for skiing.

Thanks,
Michael
Thanks, ive always had problems with the effects of snowboarding afterwards.... i always find my muscles tensed, and i never have a stretch routine because im so anxious to get on the mountain.... but this might help me take the time.

I am having little trouble this days with strecthes so i think i have to check with physiotherapist before i do anything mentioned above.
Still thanks a lot for that link very informative.

Originally posted by Michael@Mar 17 2005, 10:40 PM
Yes, It is mainly the leg muscles you should be concerned about. But you should really stretch as many muscles as possible as you never know what you could land on if you fall.

This site looks useful - http://www.ovphysio.com/stretchg/skiing/skiing.htm

I lists a few stetches particularly useful for skiing.

Thanks,
Michael
I like to stretch my chest muscles and back muscles as well. I find that often they ache after a good ski, aside from the leg muscles.

Leg muscles and back muscles.. .
also balance traning and a very important thing is gymnasticks, trampet etc...
Specially if you do big jumps/airs etc.

Wow, I didnt know you were meant to do some exercises before skiing. Might explain why I dont do very well :D

That's an excellent link. Thanks.

Wow, I didnt know you were meant to do some exercises before skiing. Might explain why I dont do very well :D

That's an excellent link. Thanks.

Realisticly you should stretch before doing any sport, it lessens the chance of you hurting yourself because it warms the muscles up.

Ski workouts? Heard of them but never really read anything about them. Are they really helpful at all? I've never done them and im doing just find with my skiing.

I think it would be an excellent workout, twisting your body, using your legs, arms, pretty good.

I personally think its pretty good, once you get used to riding down slopes pretty regularly, you could make it a nice winter routine.

I suppose its good, but I personally wouldn't like it because I tend to get a cold throat and breathing starts hurting while I'm outside in the cold, probably because I'm not dressed warm enough, but still, I don't like working out with layers and layers of clothes on.

If you are looking for more skiing exercising tips, check out our Essential Skiing Exercies article http://www.talkski.com/ski-articles/136-essential-skiing-exercises.html

If you are looking for more skiing exercising tips, check out our Essential Skiing Exercies article http://www.talkski.com/ski-articles/136-essential-skiing-exercises.html

Aaah - thanks for pointing that out :) I

ve got around a month before my skiing holiday so I wil putting some of these methods into practice before then :)

Hi,
Great discussion here on ski training. I am new to this site but I sure like what I see.

Training skiers for the optimal snow performance is pretty close to my heart. I have exercise routines and ski training ideas available on my website for free if anyone is interested.
I like to train hard to be able to ski hard as well. Every ski trip or vacation is an opportunity to get in shape and I like to enjoy my trips to the fullest.
Anyway, check it out and let me know what you think! http://www.trainforskivacation.com