So, January 31st is the new deadline, but it’s flexible, and probably still extendable; so right in the middle of the ski season then! But ‘fear not’, the Government website has skiing holiday advice for you!
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With the right moves, your foam roller can help relieve tight muscles and work the connective tissue between muscles, organs, and bones. Here are a couple of moves.
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Andrew is a fan of his foam roller, here Alyx Walkinshaw demonstrates how to get the equivalent of a post-workout massage with your foam roller.
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The danger in a jump is not the jump, but the landing. If you can land in balance with your body relaxed you can absorb the force of the landing and remain in control.
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Skiing isn’t just about legs. Planks with attitude help strengthen core and the muscles in your shoulders, elbows and wrists stabilising your body.
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All of us want to get through the ski-season, and indeed life, without suffering pain or injury. It makes sense to spend time focussed on our strength, balance and flexibility. Try Single Leg Squats.
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As knees give out. And you can’t ski without knees. Dead leg lifts strengthen hamstrings to support your knee ligaments and protect your joints.
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Try Wall Sits with a Modification to avoid a trip to A&E whilst on a skiing holiday. It makes sense for all of us to spend a little time focused on our strength, balance and flexibility.
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Two physios from Loft41 share their recommended ski fitness; a five exercise regime, with the team from Tirol. You don’t need any special equipment, but you have to embrace the ‘Super Sets’ approach.
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A couple of years ago I wrote about Klaus Obermeyer, a man aged 95, oo old to ski, but who was still skiing every day. Now, I’ve just discovered a Klaus trump-card, 101-year-old George Jedenhoff, surely he is too old to ski.
