Lakewood, CO – Plan now to set your personal record for the number of days you’ll ski and snowboard this winter by building strength, balance, and endurance into your fall fitness routine. Get in shape by following these tips from the experts at the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI). “Pre-season training … Continue reading 10 Tips to Get In Shape for Ski Season
New York, NY – Winter is the time that skiers and snowboarders look forward to. However, winter is also the time when medical providers see many injuries related to those very sports. According to Dr. Angelo Ciminiello, a Sports Medicine Specialist at Danbury Orthopedics in Connecticut, the most common injuries he sees this time of year are … Continue reading How to Avoid Ski and Snowboard Injuries
Carmel, NY – When the leaves start to turn, skiers’ minds turn to winter powder. But autumn is also the time to get their bodies prepped for winter so they won’t have to nurse an injury that could have been avoided. According to The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), falls account for 75 to … Continue reading Strenghten Your Knees for Ski Season
Salt Lake City, UT – A few years ago we spent a full day observing the hydration habits of recreational skiers at a mountain resort. We saw nothing. In other words, only about five percent of the people we saw were drinking anything during skiing. We also interviewed about 50 skiers, virtually all of whom … Continue reading Skiing: Preventing the Afternoon Bonk
Boulder, CO – You have all new ski equipment — shaped skis, bindings with riser plates, and the latest boots. You feel totally ready to hit the slopes. But are you? Make sure you aren’t forgetting about the most important piece in preventing ski injuries and increasing your skiing enjoyment: your physical condition. Being physically … Continue reading Pre-Season Ski Conditioning
Creative Tips for Getting in Ski Shape During the Summer Months Taos Ski Valley, NM – It’s a tough time of year for those of us who love skiing. Our skis have been carefully tucked away and we can only rely on the sweet memories of fresh tracks to keep us cool during the hot … Continue reading Don’t Jump! Avoid the Leap from the Sofa to Your Skis
5 Fool-proof Strategies for Tackling the Bumps Like a Pro Taos Ski Valley, NM – For beginners and some intermediate skiers, a face-off with a mogul run can turn a good day on the mountain into a bad one. Scary yard-sale crashes and even heated exchanges between couples are a familiar backdrop of many mogul … Continue reading Get Over the Hump When Skiing Moguls
