5. Follow a Plan
5. Follow a Plan
Seriously, if you’re not sure where to start, why not try letting someone else do all the hard work for you? Getting fit for winter has become a big trend this year (and hopefully one that stays!) and there are heaps of pros and Joes alike sharing their fitness tips with the world.
These kinds of workouts are awesome because they’re really just a series of exercises specifically focused on the muscles you use for snowsports, and they pay a lot of attention to your core, which is always working really hard when you’re riding.
Among our favourites is Skifit, developed by Chamonix-based, world-renowned physiotherapist Neil McLean. It’s an app with four different stages to improve your fitness for skiing, focusing on core strength, flexibility, cardio and balance. Prepare to fall over – a lot!
Skifit will set you back £10 a year, but there are also loads informative nuggets out there on the internet; Kimmy Fasani and Angel Collinson have both done some ski and snowboard focused training guides to help us get strong and flexible!