Despite skiing being physically intense, it's common for participants to treat it like a casual activity, neglecting warm-ups and starting the first run of the day stiff as a board. But it doesn't ...

If you’re planning a winter ski trip, you have probably given plenty of thought to the warm clothes, the gear and the lodge. Now it’s time to plan for injury prevention. A common ski injury is a tear ...

NEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Hitting the slopes can be daunting for an out-of-shape beginner and even for more experienced skiers, but fitness experts say whatever your level of expertise, everyone ...

Ski resorts have already opened to take advantage of early season snow, so it’s time to prepare your body for the slopes this winter. Starting a conditioning plan about six to eight weeks before your ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Nothing kiboshes a ski season like an injury. Unfortunately, on-the-slopes accidents happen: Up to 55 skiers ...

It doesn’t matter if it’s been five, 10, or 20 years since you’ve stood at the top of your favorite Northern Michigan slopes, you’ll be able to take on the hill with help from dramatic improvements in ...

Whether you’re a skier or not, some of the most common aches and pains can be traced back to hip weakness and instability If ...

In addition to basic cardio training (running, biking, hiking, etc.), here are four exercises that target essential ski-specific muscles: Bench jumps: Place your left foot on a two-foot-high bench, ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Now that sweater-and-puffy-coat season has officially dawned, it can be a little tougher to say no to that ...

Still, I’ll try to get back to dawn patrol this winter; the blast of cold air in the early morning always kick-starts a high ...