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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Spearfish physical therapist says being in good shape before ski season opens is best, but doing flexibility exercises and gentle stretching right before you hit the slopes can help you avoid injury ...

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 ...

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 ...

Awareness of your surroundings and what’s under the snow can also help prevent injury. Keeping your eyes out for hazards like ...