Fit Skiing – Skiing Tips, Exercises, and Advice

	Lateral Hops DIFFICULTY Moderate EQUIPMENT NEEDED None STARTING POSITION Perform this exercise on a soft surface like a grass field or a reinforced hardwood floor (as in an aerobics or dance studio). PROCEDURE Warm up for about 3 or 4 minutes. Lift one foot so you are standing on one leg Hop side to side over a line for one repetition When you feel comfortable with the exercise, increase your speed, focusing on powering through your hips and thighs. You should perform this exercise at maximal effort while maintaining good form.. Complete the suggested number of repetitions and sets. COACHING KEYS Explode off of each foot. Try to spend as little time on the ground as possible. YOU SHOULD FEEL IT Thighs, Calves, and Abdominals. SKI PURPOSE Trains the muscles to react more quickly when skiing. Improves overall skiing power.

Lateral Hops

Moderate

None

Perform this exercise on a soft surface like a grass field or a reinforced hardwood floor (as in an aerobics or dance studio).

Warm up for about 3 or 4 minutes.
Lift one foot so you are standing on one leg
Hop side to side over a line for one repetition
When you feel comfortable with the exercise, increase your speed, focusing on powering through your hips and thighs.
You should perform this exercise at maximal effort while maintaining good form..
Complete the suggested number of repetitions and sets.

Explode off of each foot. Try to spend as little time on the ground as possible.

Thighs, Calves, and Abdominals.

Trains the muscles to react more quickly when skiing.

Improves overall skiing power.