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With your abdominals contracted you are now performing the plank exercise.  Hold this initial position for 10 seconds and then begin to raise one foot off the floor about 6 inches. Hold this position for another 10 seconds before lowering your foot back down and lifting up the other for another 10 seconds. Once completed, rest for 30 seconds before performing the exercise again.  Do 3 sets. When this becomes second nature you can incorporate a bend in the knee with the raised leg. Begin by raising your foot 6 inches off the ground while holding your balance. Then bend at the knee aiming for 90 degrees; your foot should now be pointing towards the ceiling. To make the exercise even more challenging, work yourself up to the entire exercise lasting 60 seconds instead of 30 seconds and don’t overindulge on the 30 second rest

Single Leg Squats

Not forgetting your legs, but incorporating further balance and core work, this 3-in-1 exercise will work your quads, glutes and hamstrings. Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, raise your left leg off the ground so that your left ankle is in line with your right leg's knee. Bend at your right knee until your thigh is parallel with the floor whilst keeping your right foot flat, pause and then return to the top. Perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps. To make things harder, try holding a pair of dumbbells in each hand.   

Shoulder Press With Twist

Your arms will be tested on the slopes, although hopefully not from pushing yourself up and out of the snow too often. This exercise will strengthen your shoulders and arms while testing your core and improving flexibility. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with a pair of dumbbells in each hand. Raise the weights up to a starting position with your arms at 90 degrees to your sides.  Push the weights up and incorporate a twist as far to your left as is comfortable. Keep your feet flat on the ground and touch the dumbbells above your head as you finish the twist. When you begin to lower the weight, twist yourself back until you are in the starting position. Pause, and then repeat this movement to your right. Perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps.

With the knowledge and exercises provided here, you will greatly improve your performance and abilities both on and off the slopes (even if you are a seasoned pro). Of course, nothing is ever going to actually beat getting out on the slopes and practicing the sport for yourself, but you can do so with confidence in knowing that your body is prepared for the workload. You’ll find yourself being able to control your body’s reflexes better than before, even when adrenaline takes over. Now that you’ve got the knowledge and training, you just need a slope.

 

 

 

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