Skiing Exercises

[WLWsite]

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?

[Michael]

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

[BigRed]

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

[Michael]

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

[TomC]

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

[NumBa1Stunna516]

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.

[Adam]

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

[utbeastie]

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

[Hot Sauce]

I dont strtch prob why im always soor after i ski

[dream30.]

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.

[italks]

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.

[Cedric_FP]

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.

[gotshoes]

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.

[makemedie]

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

That's an excellent link. Thanks.

[Michael]

Originally Posted by makemedie

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

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.