Workouts

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

We asked athletes how they stay fit during the off-season (when they aren’t skiing in South America).

There's no skipping leg day if you're a skier.

You should sweat the small stuff—start with your small stabilizing muscles.

Pro skiers give advice on staying active and positive while homebound.

A (fitness) app a day keeps the doctor away—and keeps you fit for ski season.

Don't let your ski legs wither; stay slope-ready with these warm-weather sports and drills.

What is the best way to improve your skiing this year? Get in shape.

Join us in Steamboat Springs for a weekend of health and wellness.

Try this TRX routine to prime your body for skiing.

Protect your knees by strengthening your hammies.

We don't know if a zombie apocalypse is coming, but we're sure ski season is.

This version of couple’s therapy isn’t for the faint of heart—or feet.

Guidelines for skinny tire travel and training before the lifts crank up.

It takes a lot to win this race. A full deck of cards isn't one of them.

Paraplegic skier Josh Dueck amazes and inspires by landing the first-ever sit-ski backflip.

High-altitude, cocktails, pizza, and physical exertion wont make you feel very well. Here's how to stay healthy and happy on your next ski trip.

iPhone app charges you for every workout you skip and pays you for every one you don't.

Study concludes what potheads have always hoped: Marijuana in moderation won’t damage your lungs.

Heavy half squats increase demand on the hip musculature while eliminating the limitations of the muscles acting on the knee in deep ranges of motion. This exercise is a good one for in-season maintenance because it keeps the athletes strong while reducing muscle soreness.

You’ve probably heard of it by now. Gyms are popping everywhere and fans swear by it. But what is Crossfit? And why does it make your pre-season training more efficient?

The back-to-basics annual spring training camp for women's alpine took on another layer this season with the help of SKI's Instruction Director, PSIA Team Captain Michael Rogan.

Ted Ligety just claimed his third Audi FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom title, becoming the first American to do so. Here's his step-by-step pre-season training plan so that you can win like he does.

Maybe. But don't turn on the TV and settle onto your couch just yet.

World Champion mogul skier Patrick Deneen shows us his routine for getting strong to ski moguls.

The final step in Ted Ligety and the U.S. Ski Team's work out plan will increase your explosiveness.

Feeling strong yet? The fifth move in Ted Ligety and the U.S. Ski Team's training program is back extension holds, which keep you strong and stable.

We're more than halfway through Ted's training program. This week he's focusing on glute-hamstring raises, which work the whole back of your leg.

Acceleration training is helping skiers, including members of the U.S. Ski Team, grow stronger and more coordinated. Here is where you can try it.

The third step in Ted Ligety's pre-season training plan: split squats. Ted and trainer Alex Moore show how to do variations of the exercise.

The second episode in a six-part workout series from Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety and the U.S. Ski Team. This week's exercise: Glute Side Band Walks.

The first episode in a six-part workout series from Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety and the U.S. Ski Team. This week's exercise: weighted squat jumps.

Think you could run 100 miles in one shot? Champion ultra runner Anita Ortiz fills us in on how she does it. Plus, a break down of the most intense ultra races this fall.

An old fashioned place devoted to simple snow fun.

Try a Mountain Massage to complete your ski day.

Quercetin, an antioxidant flavonoid found in onions and apples, has been found to increase performance in athletes.

SKI Mag sends a blogger, Hillary Rosner, to do our dirty work: Get in ski shape. She joins a CrossFit gym, which is reputed to be the best—and most brutal—way to get strong fast. It's painful, but the good news is that now Rosner has a backup job...as a brick layer. Or jackhammerer. Or contestant on that reality TV show where they pull trucks of cement. This week she works on turning her visualizations into reality.

SKI Mag sends a blogger, Hillary Rosner, to do our dirty work: Get in ski shape. She joins a CrossFit gym, which is reputed to be the best—and most brutal—way to get strong fast. It's painful, but the good news is that now Rosner has a backup job...as a brick layer. Or jackhammerer. Or contestant on that reality TV show where they pull trucks of cement. This week she tells us how to try out some CrossFit moves outside of the gym.

SKI Mag sends a blogger, Hillary Rosner, to do our dirty work: Get in ski shape. She joins a CrossFit gym, which is reputed to be the best—and most brutal—way to get strong fast. It's painful, but the good news is that now Rosner has a backup job...as a brick layer. Or jackhammerer. Or contestant on that reality TV show where they pull trucks of cement. This week she heads to the slopes to see if all that hard work has paid off.

SKI Mag sends a blogger, Hillary Rosner, to do our dirty work: Get in ski shape. She joins a CrossFit gym, which is reputed to be the best—and most brutal—way to get strong fast. It's painful, but the good news is that now Rosner has a backup job...as a brick layer. Or jackhammerer. Or contestant on that reality TV show where they pull trucks of cement. This week she questions her commitment level.

SKI Mag sends a blogger, Hillary Rosner, to do our dirty work: Get in shape for ski season. She joins a CrossFit gym, which is reputed to be the best—and most brutal—way to get strong fast. It may be painful, but the good news is that now Rosner has a backup job...as a brick layer. Or jackhammerer. Or contestant on that reality TV show where they pull trucks of cement. Here's how she pays—and dearly—for holiday excess.

SKI Mag sends a blogger, Hillary Rosner, to do our dirty work: Get in shape for ski season. She joins a CrossFit gym, which is reputed to be the best—and most brutal—way to get strong fast. It may be painful, but the good news is that now Rosner has a backup job...as a brick layer. Or jackhammerer. Or contestant on that reality TV show where they pull trucks of cement. Here's how she gets through 200 jumping lunges.

SKI Mag sends a blogger, Hillary Rosner, to do our dirty work: Get in shape for ski season. She joins a CrossFit gym, which is reputed to be the best—and most brutal—way to get strong fast. It may be painful, but the good news is that now Rosner has a backup job...as a brick layer. Or jackhammerer. Or contestant on that reality TV show where they pull trucks of cement. Here's her take on the workout appropriately named the "Filthy Fifty."

You’ve been skiing for years and have cranked out millions of vertical feet—and maybe even taken a lesson or two. The result: You’re a confident advanced skier. Satisfied? Don’t be. With a little more work on snow and in the gym, you can be a seamless expert.

Resuscitate your dryland training with nine ski-specific moves.

Train hard, not long, for better skiing—and more of it.

Balance does a body good. Align yourself for stronger - and safer - skiing.

The family that sweats together stays—and skis—together. Here's a fitness routine the whole gang can manage.

Be in late-season form when the first flakes fall. SKI's pre-season training regimen will get you fit.

Use this six-week program to work your balance, flexibility, core strength, back muscles, and more.

Check out Lauren Parker's author page.

Experts advocate resistance and plyometric training for kids, with one universal caveat: It must be done correctly. Here are guidelines for safe, effective workouts.

Want to avoid injury this season? Here are nine moves you need to know to stack the safety odds in your favor.

After a long day at the office, it's tough to find the motivation to work out. But, diligence always pays off. Here are the best tips and tricks to make the most out of your gym time, so that you'll be ready for your first days on the slopes.

With Ski Season right around the corner, there is no better time to start toning those muscles.

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With persistent droughts and concerns over global warming heating up, cloud seeding is a growth industry. Some resorts swear by it. Others aren't so sure.

Check out Gina DeMillo Wagner's author page.

Combine the traditional push-up with a twist to increase strength and build core balance.

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