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Dr Laskowski Skiing 2 - Mayo Clinic

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Channel: Mayo Clinic · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Physical preparation before a big ski weekend can go a long way, according to  Ed Laskowski, M.D., who specializes in fitness, wellness, strength-and-stability training, and sports injury prevention strategies at Mayo Clinic. To gear up for a ski holiday, people can do conditioning exercises that make the sport safer: 

•Endurance exercises, especially with an aerobic component, can help train the muscles so fatigue doesn't lead to injury at the end of an 8 hour ski day.
•Strength training that focuses on the major muscle groups in the legs, especially those used in skiing, can help skiers stabilize and control their bodies. Core exercises to help link upper and lower body movements are also important, as are balance exercises that emphasize stability.
•"Ski specific" exercises can help train for the side-to-side motions required by the sport. One simple but effective exercise to prepare for skiing is to practice jumping from side to side over a line of tape on the floor, using both feet and then using one foot at a time.

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