SKI-FIT at 
Skiing is an aerobic activity that requires strong thigh
muscles, supple calves and good balance. Before you head off
to the slopes it is imperative that you prepare for your holiday
by increasing your fitness, muscle tone and stability. This
will reduce your risk of injury and improve your skiing performance.
Most injuries from a skiing holiday will occur in the second
part of a holiday when you are becoming tired and you start
to notice a lack of fitness. If you have an injury it will
be due to one of the following:
- Over exertion
- Over use
- Fatigue
- Trauma
Overcome these problems at KTB in either our Ski clinic
or into our body conditioning classes.
Ski Clinics
KTB has Physiotherapy Ski clinics that will give you a whole
body check up. Our experienced Physiotherapists will check
your alignment looking for weaknesses in the knees, ankles,
hips, pelvis or back that may lead to a vulnerability for
potential injuries. We will also advise on how you should
manage an acute problem should you suffer whilst away on your
skiing holiday. Daily exercises will be recommended that you
should be using as part of a warm up each day. You will also
be advised on a home exercise programme to get you into top
shape designed to meet your individual needs. Sessions last
for one hour.
Body Conditioning Classes
For ongoing structured, supervised exercise excellent for
becoming ‘Ski-fit’ you could join our Body Conditioning
classes. These fun small group classes incorporate small equipment
including the BOSU, gym balls and resistance apparatus to
challenge balance, tone and build muscle strength without
losing flexibility. We recommend that before you go off for
your holiday you attend at least one six week course to ensure
that you are as fit as possible before you leave. These classes
can be attended without a 1:1 introductory session or after
attending the Ski clinic.
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