Serious skiers and snowboarders are always dreaming of the slopes, despite only having four of five months of the year to actually enjoy the sport. However, the key to a successful ski season starts ...

For skiers, the off-season is a time to balance fun summer activities, rest, and training. (And, yes, this principle still applies even if you're still hitting the slopes this August.) When you’re off ...

Originally developed as an endurance training tool for cross-country skiers, this machine has since become a go-to workout ...

Have you heard a skier mention that they need to work on getting their "ski legs"? It's an odd phrase we use to describe the physical shape and strength we require to achieve our goals on skis, but ...

Some of the highest VO 2 max scores belong to elite endurance athletes who can tolerate high levels of intense aerobic ...

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Choosing the right skiing exercise is vital to enjoying a season full of great skiing. Try these routines for a fun ski season: Start with your feet together, then bend your knees and jump to one side ...

With the renowned Lindsay Vonn pulling out of the Winter Olympics in Sochi due to a ski injury, many skiers and snowboarders are looking for ways to stay in shape and prevent injuries. Personal ...

Dreaming of improving your ski skills and venturing into black diamond terrain? You have the right idea. Developing beyond the intermediate plateau is a true thrill that will make the mountain even ...

For University doctoral student Steve Gaskill, the current method of training of Olympic cross-country and Nordic skiers is akin to “shooting billiards with your eyes closed.” Since no clear methods ...

For skiers, the off-season is a time to balance fun summer activities, rest, and training. (And, yes, this principle still applies even if you're still hitting the slopes this August.) When you're off ...