Andrew Hooge, CSCS

Ahhh…there’s nothing like the feeling of fresh snow underneath your skis during the first few days of the season (until a champaign powder day comes along of course). After a long day in the air I finally landed in Crested Butte, Colorado last night. I was like a kid in a candy store this morning as I clicked on my new Volkl Tigershark’s and hit the North Face (about 12,000 feet). This is the best early season snow I have skied in years. Over 100 inches have fallen towards the top of the mountain in the last few weeks. As you can imagine I was itching to grab first chair.

That being said, I wanted to make sure my day on the slopes wasn’t prematurely shortened by a body that wasn’t properly prepared. Check out today’s pre-ski warm-up routine to help prepare your muscles to fire on all cylinders instead of stalling half way down the mountain.

10 Minutes to Get Your Legs Under You Workout:

Stationary Bike or Brisk Fast Walk: 5 minutes ( your breathing should be elevated and your muscles should feel “warm” by the time your finished).

Foam Roll Quad-Medial: 1 set x 20 repetitions each side

Hit the slopes!

Stay Fit Skiing!