The first time many alpine sports enthusiasts consider their fitness to ski is when they’re on the plane heading off on their winter holiday. But according to experts, exercising for two months before you hit the slopes is vital for increasing fitness, strengthening muscles and improving balance, flexibility and core stability. Head physiotherapist Cath Hext and the physiotherapy team at Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals explain the benefits of following a preparatory pre-ski lower limb exercise programme.

[button link=”https://www.chriswilsonsurgeon.co.uk/media/uploads/Nuffield4.compressed.pdf” color=”default” size=”large” target=”_blank” title=”Read the article” gradient_colors=”,” gradient_hover_colors=”,” border_width=”0px” border_color=”” text_color=”” shadow=”yes” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″]Read the article[/button]