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The Most Overworked Muscles that (Almost) Every Skier Forgets About

Exercise tips to do before skiing

The Best Exercise to Prep Yourself for Skiing


I had the privilege of writing these tips for Judie Barta's, RMT Newsletter from Comma Life. I thought I would share them here with you as well.


We all know that we need strong legs,  glutes and core to ski and snowboard, but the one underrated part of our lower body that deserves more attention for a strong and injury-free ski season is your calves.


Your calves control your ankle movements...and since your feet are constantly adjusting to the varying snow terrain, your calves work harder than you may realize, especially in bumps, rougher train and more challenging conditions. 

The calves can get extremely tight from skiing and snowboarding and we rarely give them any thought. It may seem odd to worry about ankle and foot injuries since your foot is locked into a rigid boot, however they are not uncommon. 


Here are some ailments that may be related to calf tightness:

  • muscle spasms
  • pulled or torn calves
  • calf stiffness
  • sore knees


Injuries aren’t the only reason to focus on your ankle mobility. Better movement also means controlling pressure on your skis and taking your carving to the next level!


So, to increase performance and decrease pain, remember proper calf care BEFORE and DURING your snow season.  


Here is one one of the simplest things you can do to prep yourself for an amazing season.. and it only takes 2 minutes. 



Do this daily as much as possible before your season begins - And remember to also include it before your ski day starts and as part of Après- Ski routine!

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