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Get Ski-Ready: Our Guide to Slope Success
Ski season is here, and it’s time to get your body and gear ready for the slopes. Skiing demands strength, flexibility, and precision, so preparation is crucial to ensure top performance and minimise your risk of injury.
1. Strengthen Your Ski-Specific Muscles
Skiing requires powerful legs, a stable core, and excellent balance. Incorporate exercises into your routine that mimic the demands of skiing, such as:
Squats and lunges to build leg strength.
Side planks and Russian twists to enhance core stability.
Single-leg balance drills to improve coordination and control.
A strong foundation will help you stay agile on uneven terrain and reduce fatigue.
2. Warm Up for Peak Performance
Cold muscles are at higher risk for strains and tears, especially in freezing conditions. Before hitting the slopes, spend 10–15 minutes warming up with dynamic movements like:
Jumping jacks
High knees
Leg swings
A proper warm-up prepares your muscles and joints for the twists, turns, and the impact of skiing.
3. Maximize Comfort and Control with Custom Ski Orthotics
Well-fitted ski boots are vital for comfort and performance. But even the best boots can benefit from custom orthotics, tailored specifically to your biomechanics. At Carter & George we use advanced Footscan gait analysis to assess your foot's movement. Precision pressure mapping identifies areas of stress. We can then use the results for the scan for custom made orthotics.
Custom orthotics are designed to improve alignment, control, and comfort in your ski boots. These orthotics help prevent foot fatigue, enhance power transfer to your skis, and reduce the risk of injury!
We hope these tips help. Enjoy the season and make the most of every run! Please contact us if you want to know more about Footscan and how it may help you.