There’s not much worse than having to call a day of skiing early because of tightness or injuries. While there’s no way to completely prevent these situations (unless you stop skiing or snowboarding), there’s plenty you can do to make them less likely.
Actually engaging in preseason training is very helpful, working on weight training for your legs and core to reduce the risk of injury while doing cardio to ensure you have the stamina to last the entire day. But the training shouldn’t come to an end the second ski season starts. Once you’re hitting the mountain, stretching and working on mobility can be key to keeping you on the slopes all season long.
Professional skier Ana Eyssimont shared this 10-15 minute stretching and mobility routine that she calls a “nonnegotiable”. You don’t need a yoga mat to do these moves, just some time and willingness to put in the work.
A simple 30 seconds with each stretch at least once a day will help your mobility and keep you moving all winter long. This isn’t just a skier’s routine either. Snowboarders and other mountain athletes can certainly find some value in these workouts.
