The official beginning of the winter season is also the start of the skiing season. Once the ski resorts are open, it only means one thing: adventures have entered the chatbox. And, with the ski season upon us, we might as well start our preparations to add some specific exercises. Add these exercises to your winter training so you can have a better skiing experience.

 

Reverse Lunges

Why do this? Reverse lunges build strength in each leg to help create balance, coordination, and leg muscle strength individually.

How to do it?

To start with this workout, you will need a dumbbell in each hand. Take a step back with one back and bend the knee of your back leg until it touches the floor lightly. Initiate glute and quad muscle activation on the leg at the front. Now, stand up. Bring your feet back together. Repeat the same with your other leg and complete the repetition.

Do this in 4 sets of ten repetitions on each leg.

Pause Back Squats

Why do this? Pause back squat is the mother of building raw strength, power, and core strength. As someone who is into fitness, you must already know how valuable squats are as exercises, especially if you are constantly playing a sport that involves working those leg muscles. Squats have many variations but one that can help you stay in shape by adding a tough routine, try the pause back squats.

How to do it?

The bar should be placed in the rack such that it matches your collarbone height. Now, go under the bar, put yourself at the center, position your body so that the bar rests over your trapezius muscles. Your back, as well as your core, should be tight, your feel should be at a distance parallel to your shoulders, and your toes should be turned out slightly.

Now, take a deep breath. Look ahead and let the weight be on your heels as well as the middle portion of your feet. Begin the squat by pushing the hips like you're going to be seated on a chair. Slowly, keep lowering the hips until your hip crease passes right below the knees. You will feel some tension in your chest and core muscles. Wait for 2 seconds, and exhale as you stand up as fast as possible.

Do this in 5 sets for 10 repetitions and rest as needed.

 

Lateral Box Jumps

Why do this? Lateral box jumps help in building strength in your hips and enhance your coordination as well as balance.

How to do it?

You can perform this workout on a flat surface from where you can jump to an appropriate elevation, and stand by it by facing straight ahead. Your feet should be kept at a solid distance parallel to your hips to jump. Slightly bend the knees and jump with your strength to land on the height you have chosen. Execute jumps to the other side as well as the opposite direction. Once you understand the rhythm of this exercise, you can try to rebound to link your jumps at a faster pace.

Do it in 4 sets of 10 jumps.

Including certain exercises in your workout regime can help your body build the endurance required while working out. Plus, you can have more fun while skiing when your body isn't killing you with pain. So, ready, get set, and go!