The slopes of Meribel offer superb skiing for all abilities, whether you a newcomer to the sport or an advanced veteran, the tree lined landscape proffers something for everyone. However excitement aside, after a couple of days of hitting the piste, your body will inevitably be feeling the pressure if you’re not fit enough.

The slopes of Meribel offer superb skiing for all abilities,whether you a newcomer to the sport or an advanced veteran, the tree lined landscape proffers something for everyone. However excitement aside, after acouple of days of hitting the piste, your body will inevitably be feeling the pressure if you’re not fit enough. So here are a few easy exercise tips to eliminate the strain and make the most of your holiday without having to pop anti-inflammatories and wrap your aching joints in hot pads.

  • 1.You will be using muscles that generally speaking you won’t be used to flexing much. Core strength is key, it isessential for supporting your skeletal system and muscles and needs to be flexible and supple if it is to manage the demanding moves that skiing entails.The best possible exercises to increase your core strength are either the plank position, leg raises or the boat pose.
  • 2.The stronger your legs are the better power youwill have on the powder. Squatting is one of the best things you can do for preparing your legs, run up and down the stairs as much as possible and get lunging. The internet and You Tube have great step by step guides on getting the optimum poses and quantity of reps for the specific fitness levels that you require. Always increase the reps that you do for example on day 1 ; 10 xsquats, 5 lunges on each leg, 10 x leg raises and 3 x running up and down the stairs. On day 2, increase each set of exercises by 3 and so on.

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