PERFORMANCE TIPS - Ski & Snowboard

Stretches

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)

“Day Of” Fitness | Stretch 1 - STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH

Muscles Worked | Quadriceps.

Performance Edge | Stretching your quadriceps prior to and following your day riding or skiing will reduce muscle stiffness and decrease chance of injury. Strong, well stretched quads will allow you to ski or ride your best longer.

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“Day Of” Fitness | Stretch 2 - STANDING HAMSTRING STRETCH

Muscles Worked | Hamstrings.

Performance Edge | Stretching your hamstrings prior to and following your day riding or skiing will reduce muscle stiffness and decrease chance of injury. Strong, well stretched hams will allow you to ski or ride your best longer.

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“Day Of” Fitness | Stretch 3 - HIP FLEXOR STRETCH

Muscles Worked | Psoas Major.

Performance Edge | Flexibility in this muscle group is increasingly more important as ski shape technology relies more on hip, knee and ankle alignment for maximum performance. For both skiing & boarding you must become one with the edge. Hip flexor flexibility allows for more performance, less fatigue and a better experience.

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“Day Of” Fitness | Stretch 4 - GLUTEUS MEDIUS STRETCH

Muscles Worked | Gluteus Medius.

Performance Edge | Strengthening this set of muscles will give you better
balance and the increased core strength will further cause less fatigue in your legs. This will make your experience much safer and more enjoyable.

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