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 ...

Turns continuously engage your core, quads, glutes and stabilizer muscles while also ramping up cardiovascular work. Quick ...

By Casey Dean, in-house writer for National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS); photograph courtesy NOLS Forget a bikini bod—it ...

Trust us, we don't like lunges and squats either. We do them because we know they're some of the best training moves for skiers. But they're certainly not the only moves that whip skiers into slope ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

View post: Four Backcountry Skiers Needed Help in Stowe. Here’s What They Did Right. While we all wish we could just *go* skiing and have all the muscles to do it, the unfortunate reality is that ...

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 ...

You can use a ski machine for a low-impact workout that builds muscle while improving your endurance. Try adapting a ski machine workout if you have a lower leg injury by kneeling or sitting. Make ...

Cross-country skiing is a great way to boost cardiovascular health. The aerobic exercise increases heart rate and improves circulation, which strengthens the heart over time. Regular participation ...