Going skiing this winter, or over Spring Break? I’ve teamed up with The Move Project to show you three movements that will help you Move, Feel, and Perform better on the slopes this year!  I’m also including some of my favorite active layering pieces from St Bernard Sports and lululemon athletica, perfect for your ski trip.  Be sure to scroll all the way down for outfit details:-)

• Integrate these movements into your weekly workouts to help build strength and endurance in your lower body, trunk, and spine.

• After performing each movement, superset one set of 10-15 reps of Trunk Flexion (crunches).

• Warm up on elliptical, bike, or treadmill for 5-10 minutes, at a moderate intensity. Then, complete the workout circuit below…

Three Movements for Stronger Skiing

Move One:  Lateral Lunge
Do 1-2 sets of 6-10 Reps.
Tips on Form:
-Start with feet pointed straight ahead, spine in good posture.
-Hinge at Hips to focus on loading the glutes.
-Keep the knee in line with your foot.
-Hold Position for 3 seconds.

Move Two:  Dumbbell Lat Row
Do 1-2 sets of 8-12 Reps.
Tips on Form:
-Start with feet pointed straight ahead, spine in good posture.
-Hinge at hips, lean upper body forward to a comfortable position.  **If this position is uncomfortable, you can substitute a standing cable or tubing lat row.
-Pull shoulder blades together, then pull elbows back and up towards your hips, pause with elbow at your side.
-Hold for 1-2 seconds.

Move Three:  Narrow Squat (Body Weight or Dumbbell)
Do 1-2 sets of 20-25 Reps.
Tips on Form:
-Start with feet pointed straight ahead, spine in good posture.
-Hinge at the hips as you lean your upper body forward and bend the knees to the desired position.
-Hold for 1-2 seconds.

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Special thanks: St. Bernard Sports in Dallas, TX and Edelweiss Lodge and Spa in Taos Ski Valley for use of their fitness center for this post.  Check out the Edelweiss for a beautiful place to stay on your ski trip to Taos!

Programming by: The Move Project
For more programs and movements like this, download the MoveFit app!

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