In sports-specific training, it doesn't get much more efficient than exercises that serve as twofers, doing double duty by decreasing injury risk while improving your sports performance. In skiing, ...

If you’re planning a winter ski trip, you have probably given plenty of thought to the warm clothes, the gear and the lodge. Now it’s time to plan for injury prevention. A common ski injury is a tear ...

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 ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Nothing kiboshes a ski season like an injury. Unfortunately, on-the-slopes accidents happen: Up to 55 skiers ...

You stand at the top of the slope. Your skis are on, you put your goggles into place, and you set off on the first run down the slope of your long-anticipated skiing vacation. Fast forward a couple of ...

While we may not think of having good balance as an essential skill to skiing in the way it is to walking on a tightrope or doing ballet, it's a skill that can make a huge difference. Whether it's ...

Lachance says a strong lower body is key for navigating turns on the slopes without falling over. - Stand, feet hip-distance apart. - Lower into a squat, keep chest lifted. - Jump straight up, swing ...

Ski and snowboard season is approaching and whether you plan to spend a couple days on the slopes or try to get over 100 days on your pass, some training and conditioning before the season starts can ...

You might never strap on skis, but you should still aspire to have the endurance of a Nordic skier. Some of the fittest athletes on the planet, cross-country skiers have extraordinary cardiovascular ...