Steep pitches and nonstop runs are raising the physical demands of skiing. Downhill skiing offers a full-body workout, improving fitness, strength, and balance. Continuous runs with frequent turns ...

There are all kinds of ways to get ready for ski season, but one of the most important is getting in shape. Lots of mountain town gyms have ski conditioning classes if you enjoy group workout settings ...

Ski technique is more important than fitness acquisition for a successful winter on the slopes. Last week, I discussed the importance of specific exercises to reinforce the fundamentals of good skiing ...

There are many great statements to define fitness, and even more approaches to acquire fitness stardom. The simplest definition of fitness is “the ability to perform a task.” A clear goal of running a ...

As the Winter Olympics put elite skiers back in the spotlight, it’s easy to forget that skiing isn’t just a spectator sport, or an excuse for après-ski. Done right, a day on the mountain can be a ...