Exercises that will firm up your legs and prepare for the ski slopes

Want to get the most out of your next ski trip? Embrace your inner yogi, says Amanda Khouv.

SKIING involves loads of movements your body might not be used to, so taking care of your muscles and joints and prepping for the movements you put them through is key.

This doesn’t mean you have to spend weeks and weeks hitting the gym for ski-specific workouts, though. Just a quick yoga sequence before and after you head out with your skis can do the trick. “Taking to the slopes can be pretty hard work for your body,” says yoga instructor Adam Husler. “It puts large amounts of pressure on the knees and ankles while forcing the legs and core to work hard to stabilise and support the body as you twist, turn and slide.”