Are you heading to the slopes this ski season?

At PhysioWorks, we want you to be able to enjoy your time at the snow as much as possible. This means making sure that your body is prepared for the twists, turns and bumps as you speed down the slopes.

Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your ski trip!

Build up your Leg Strength

Nothing ruins your day on the ski runs like the dreaded thigh burn! By simply doing a few exercises each day before your trip, you can help strengthen your quads and go longer and further each day on your holiday. We recommend you commence a quads strengthening program at least six weeks before you.

It's never too late to start. Even if you have even less time to prepare, start today. Some preparation is better than none!

Work on your Ankles

Despite being stuck in a pair of ski boots or attached to your board, your ankles have to do a fair bit of work! Working on the strength and balance ability of your ankles before you go makes it that little bit easier.

Strength Your Core

Strong deep core stability muscles are a huge benefit to improved skiing performance and reducing leg fatigue. The more force than goed through your trunk will reduce the amount of leg work to glide down those slopes.

Bring a Flexible Body

It’s simple - a flexible body works better. This means better technique, less chance of injury, and a great holiday. Stretching improves your flexibility, and helps prevent injury.

A massage is another excellent way to keep your muscles loose and flexible.

Keep up your Fluids

It is very important not to become dehydrated while you are out on the slopes. Simply because it is cold out doesn’t mean that you can afford to drink less water or sports drinks.

Research has shown that you still lose as much water while exercising on a cold day as you do in more temperate climates. At the same time, your thirst drive is less. What this means is that you are losing just as much water, but not replacing it. So make sure you are still drinking at least 6-8 glasses per day.

Get Your Body Checked Out Before You Ski

If you have an old injury, or you want to have your joints and muscles assessed for any problems that we can help prevent, call us at PhysioWorks. Our physiotherapists will fully assess you, and help you with any of your requirements.

Pre-Skiing Exercises are available from your PhysioWorks physiotherapist.

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