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A week you can actually repeat
for Skiing & snowboarding.
Build legs and balance before mountain days.


FIELD GUIDE / 05Place the hard work
Two leg-strength days and one longer aerobic session in the weeks before the trip.
A repeatable structure
Day 1: strength from the main workout. Day 2: technical practice or easy aerobic work. Day 3: controlled conditioning. Day 4: second strength workout. Keep an easier day after your most demanding play day. Build steady aerobic capacity before a trip and progress time on snow gradually.
Adjust the dial
When practices or matches rise, reduce gym sets before dropping the habit entirely. A first long mountain day can be fatiguing; plan breaks, hydration and easier days.
Three movements to understand
These are examples of general physical preparation. Tap any movement for target muscles, setup, execution, common errors and an easier alternative.

Goblet squat
Quadriceps with glute support. Sit between the hips and stand through the whole foot.
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Supported split squat
Quadriceps and glutes; hip stabilizers assist. Use a wall or rail for balance; lower vertically and press through the front foot.
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Lateral band step
Gluteus maximus and hip stabilizers. Take controlled side steps with soft knees.
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Two leg-strength days and one longer aerobic session in the weeks before the trip. Build steady aerobic capacity before a trip and progress time on snow gradually.
Begin with a manageable session and record how it affects the next practice. If you can complete every set with sound form and recover well, add a repetition or modest resistance. If quality or recovery falls, reduce a set or move the session away from the hardest sport day.
Edging, turns and terrain safety require on-snow teaching, not gym imitation. A first long mountain day can be fatiguing; plan breaks, hydration and easier days.
Evidence and interpretation
General training evidence informs this guide. The sport-specific exercise choices are coaching applications; training response varies by person and season.
General education. Work within your ability and seek qualified advice for injury, symptoms, contact technique or return to play.
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