Ah yes, it is starting to rain in Seattle. And as the temps start to drop and the rain continues, what does that mean? SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!

Regardless of whether you are a seasoned boarder, or entering your third season as a skier, it is advised that you prepare your body for the upcoming season.

It doesn’t take much to help prevent injury, maximize your performance, and continue to stay on the hill on those special incredible snow days when you want to ride from the time the slopes open to close.

3 components of a successful day on the slopes:

Getting those Quads up to the task of bombing down the hill
Anticipating a fall, controlling the the fall, and being able to use your arm strength to get back up
Having the stamina to stay on the slopes until the lifts close

Oh those BURNING quads!!

Wall sits: lean back into a wall, slide your back down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Now hold that position, starting at 20 second holds to a full minute. Repeat 2 more times.

I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!

Push-ups: start in a high plank position, either on the floor or with your hands resting on a chair. Keeping your trunk stable, do 5-10 push-ups. Rest. Then repeat 2 more times.

My body is turning to jelly!

HIIT circuit: 45 seconds of jumping jacks, squat jumps, or, if you are feeling feisty, burpees. Rest for 45 seconds. Repeat 5 more times.

If you practice these 3 exercises a few times a week, your body will be ready to shred it from opening to close. If you keep them up throughout the season, the risk of injury is greatly reduced and you will have a much more enjoyable ski/snowboard season.

Are you an overachiever?

Stay tuned for a more intensive pre-ski conditioning program we will send out in a few weeks!