Ski Injury Prevention

Ski season is already well underway. Your ski fitness routine should be too.

Your tight hips are getting in the way of making good turns and may be the reason for low back pain.

When ski racers hit the deck, it’s often not pretty. But somehow, they find a way to battle their way back.

You could ski yourself into shape, but we don't recommend it. This is the better way to get there.

If your back hurts after skiing, blame your weak core and glutes.

To protect your ACL, you need to beef up security around the knee.

Your legs are only as strong as your hips when it comes to your form on the slopes.

Torn or ruptured ACL? Here's what to know about the injury, including how long it will take to get back on snow.

Low back pain during or after skiing is common. So is the cause of that pain.

Burned out on squats? Try these four variations, and your mind and body will thank you.

If there's one thing pro skier Hadley Hammer has learned after wrecking herself, it's that injuries suck. But you will get over them and ski another day.

The gym sucks, but skiers are made in the summer. Here's how to breathe new life into your ski fitness routines.

Start combining agility and endurance moves in your leg day routine.

All you need is a water bottle, rolling pin, and tennis ball, and a former U.S. Ski Teamer will guide you through the rest.

That pain in your back? It might actually be coming from tight hips.

Treat yourself right with these handy massage and stretching tools.

Try these recipes featuring foods that build muscle and promote recovery to help you ski bell to bell all season long.

If you want to have good days on the hill, you can’t get away without stretching entirely. But you can get away with just one stretch.

A new take on the old warm-up routine.

Prevent injury and take your carving to the next level by focusing on the little muscles.

Train anywhere with this effective and portable fitness tool.

The down-low on the knee-ligament injury that’s all-too-common among skiers.

To avoid knee injuries, work the backside—not just the quads.

The skier drops pearls of wisdom while recovering from knee surgery.

What is mobility? It’s not the same as flexibility, we can tell you that.

Being sidelined is the worst. Here are tips for avoiding it.

Meet John Cole, elite strength and conditioning coach.

These gadgets will help you train harder and recover faster.

Here’s a start to your pre-ski trip checklist.

Three exercises to increase strength in your back and optimize your body for skiing.