It’s time to get up and get yourself in shape in time for ski season. Your body will thank you in a few months, the day after you hit the slopes for the first time. Fitting in some workouts for skiing ahead of your vacation in Taos Ski Valley is the best way to shorten your recovery time, boost your stamina, and keep your body limber, too.
Before you put together a workout plan for skiers, secure your ski lodging now to lock in your ski vacation with M Vacation Properties & Resorts. We offer several vacation rentals conveniently located just off the slopes. It’s the best way to experience the ski culture in New Mexico.
What Are The Best Workouts For Skiing?
Fitness for skiing is great for your body whether or not you are a skier. These are some of the best that will get you in shape for the slopes and anything else you want to do.
Prioritize Leg Strength
Skiing is built on eccentric muscle contractions such as your quads and hamstrings lengthening under load every time you go into a turn or absorb terrain. Some workouts to strengthen your legs are:
- Slow-tempo squats
- Bulgarian split squats
- Step-downs off a box
- Forward lunges
Single Leg Stability
As you ski downhill, your weight will shift from side to side through every turn. Improving your neuromuscular control can help reduce the risk of losing your balance or, worse, injuring yourself. Work toward improving your balance with these exercises:
- Single-leg deadlifts
- Single-leg squats to a box
- Lateral step-downs
- Balance work on an unstable surface like a wobble board
Core And Rotational Stability
A strong core is an excellent foundation for a skier. It’s going to improve your balance, stability, and control over your positioning. You can stick to the basics with a core workout such as:
- Planks with rotational holds
- Side planks
- Pallof presses
Reactive Power
Things can happen fast on a ski slope, and if you aren’t prepared, it can quickly end your ski day. You’ll need reactive strength and stamina to absorb those fast edges and moguls. Build yourself up with these exercises:
- Jump squats
- Lateral bounds
- Jumping lunges
Work Up A Sweat Now Before You Visit Taos
Make a fitness plan ahead of your ski trip. These skiing workouts are a great starting point, and before you know it, you’ll be carving through fresh powder with ease this ski season. Rest easy after a full day of skiing in Taos Ski Valley when you book directly with M Vacation Properties & Resorts.
We offer spacious valley condos, ski-view rentals, and historic rooms at the St. James Hotel. Easily explore the Enchanted Circle, one of New Mexico’s best and most expansive attractions.
Our Taos, New Mexico vacation rentals inventory includes ski-in/ski-out and hot tub properties.
Call 800-453-3498 to learn more or check our availability online.