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 ...

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 ...

These five exercises will help skiers of all skill levels boost strength and mobility. Have you heard a skier mention that they need to work on getting their “ski legs”? It’s an odd phrase we use to ...

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 ...

Liz Myers, BS, C.S.C.S. is the owner of Mtn Edge Performance where she helps athletes optimize their performance and have pain-free adventures in the mountains. She has a background in freestyle ...

Q. I am 50 and run daily, but this does not seem to be enough for when I go skiing. What else should I do? - S. Ramirez, Fremont, CAlif. A. As champion freestyle skier and coach Chip Richards says, ...

POLITELY. OF COURSE. WELL, SOME MORE SNOW THIS WEEK. SETTING THE STAGE FOR SOME GREAT SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING CONDITIONS BEFORE YOU HIT THE SLOPES. EXPERTS SAY THAT YOU SHOULD BE STRETCHING, AS ...

With ski season in full swing, many skiers and snowboarders are looking for ways to stay in shape and prevent injuries. Personal trainers and athletic competition experts Daniel and Bridgette Ward of ...

Now that fall is here, it’s time to start thinking seriously about ski conditioning. Pardon the annoying reminder, but you probably already know you need to get in some ski-specific workouts and ...

Now that fall is here, it’s time to start thinking seriously about ski conditioning. Pardon the annoying reminder, but you probably already know you need to get in some ski-specific workouts and ...