If you’re planning a winter ski trip, you have probably given plenty of thought to the warm clothes, the gear and the lodge. Now it’s time to plan for injury prevention. A common ski injury is a tear ...

Have you heard a skier mention that they need to work on getting their "ski legs"? It's an odd phrase we use to describe the physical shape and strength we require to achieve our goals on skis, but ...

It's that time of year when most skiers, myself included, realize that they've spent the summer sucking down hotdogs and cheap beer, not preparing for ski season by getting into shape. Luckily, we've ...

While we may not think of having good balance as an essential skill to skiing in the way it is to walking on a tightrope or doing ballet, it's a skill that can make a huge difference. Whether it's ...

There are all kinds of ways to get ready for ski season, but one of the most important is getting in shape. Lots of mountain town gyms have ski conditioning classes if you enjoy group workout settings ...

Choosing the right skiing exercise is vital to enjoying a season full of great skiing. Try these routines for a fun ski season: Start with your feet together, then bend your knees and jump to one side ...

While we all wish we could just *go* skiing and have all the muscles to do it, the unfortunate reality is that cross-training will not only make you a better skier but also allow you to ski for longer ...

You stand at the top of the slope. Your skis are on, you put your goggles into place, and you set off on the first run down ...