If you've ever wondered whether you should do some sort of warmup before a day of skiing, I can provide a simple answer for you:  Yes.  What you should do is a bit more of a challenge.  To help with this, I have created a video that shows a set of 9 activation exercises and dynamic stretches that will help to prepare your body for the ski day ahead.   Each exercise can be done...

Want to know more about strength and conditioning for skiing?  I talk about this very topic with Tom Lambert on the ultraskier.com podcast.  We covered lts of great information, but if you want the Coles Notes version (Cliff Notes for the non-Canadians), here it is:- lift weights- fix your imbalances - foam rollThe podcast episode can be found at:  http://ultraskier.com/podcast/elsbeth ...

Let's face it, we all have asymmetries.  Or at least all of us over the age of about 8 do.  Especially those of us who hurl ourselves down steep hills with our feet strapped to a couple planks of plastic or wood.  Speaking of that - anyone see Warren Miller's Dynasty?  Loved those old-school Chinese skis!  Fixing asymmetries for most people results in improved movement in daily life, reduced pain, and reduced risk of injury...