PERFORMANCE TIPS - Ski & Snowboard

Legs

Core

Balance

Stretches

Printed versions of T&L Performance Fitness Tips are available at all Tommy & Lefebvre stores.
You may also download & print each tip individually or print all 10 tips in PDF format here. (524kb)

Pre Season Fitness | Legs 1 - SQUATS

Muscles Worked | Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings.

Performance Edge | Taking time to strengthen your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glute muscles prior to hitting the slopes will help reduce muscle stress and make your overall experience much safer and enjoyable. An excellent all round leg workout that helps you ski or ride in comfort longer through the day.

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Pre Season Fitness | Legs 2 - LATERAL LUNGES

Muscles Worked | Quadriceps, Adductors, Hamstrings, Glutes.

Performance Edge | One of the best exercises to strengthen the large leg
muscles as well as the smaller stabilizing muscles. This movement is excellent at reproducing the lateral forces generated in athletic skiing & boarding movements.

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Pre Season & In Season Fitness | Core 1 - FLOOR BRIDGE PROGRESSIONS

Muscles Worked | Transverse Abdominis, Glutes, Hamstrings.

Performance Edge | These core exercises are a safe and very effective method used to develop the deep core stabilizing muscles, the transverse abdominals, which help stabilize the pelvis and lower spinal segments. Having strong core musculature will give you the ultimate sense of control when pushing your limits on the hill.

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Pre Season & In Season Fitness | Core 2 - SIDE BRACE

Muscles Worked | Gluteus Medius, Transverse Abdominis.

Performance Edge | This exercise is a terrific way to train your core.
Strong gluteus medius and transverse abdominus muscles will help protect your back and allow you to have greater control when carving your turns down the hill, giving you the training edge you've been looking for.

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Pre Season & In Season Fitness | Balance 1 - FITTER© SKI TRAINER / SQUARE WOBBLE BOARD

Aim | Body awareness and strength.

Performance Edge | Training your muscles to respond quickly prior to hitting the slopes will enhance your balance, improve your skill level and reduce your chance of injury on the hill giving you a head start out of the gates.

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Pre Season & In Season Fitness | Balance 2 - ONE LEGGED STANDING

Aim | Body awareness and strength.

Performance Edge | Skiing and snowboarding require great balance. Improve your skill level by working on developing your balance through proprioceptive training. This is a great great way to strengthen stabilizing muscles which are more susceptible to injury when you lose your balance.

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