Get ski ready with this body-blasting workout
Skiing over the Christmas holiday? Get fit and look great for après ski with this core strengthening workoutDec 23, 20151 of 6
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Get a ski bunny body!
Hack squat
What it works
Bottom, front and back of thighs
How to do it
1)Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weights bar behind your thighs, with your palms facing outwards.
2) Bend your hips and knees at the same time, lowering into a half-squat position so your hips are higher than your knees.
3) Hold for a count of one.
4) Push through your heels and straighten your legs, returning to the start position.
Beginner: 2 x 8-10 reps
Intermediate: 2 x 10-12 reps
Advanced: 3 x 10-12 reps
Safety tip
1) Keep the bar close to your body, your head in line with your spine and your back straight
Before you start swooshing down the slopes this Christmas holiday, try Kristoph Thompson’s workout specially designed to get you fit before your skis hit the snow. You’ll enjoy your vacation so much more.
Whether you’re skiing or boarding, it’s vital to build core strength and thigh stamina to make the most of the mountain – otherwise you’ll end up sore and groaning! Complete the following workout two to three times a week and you’ll find it easier to move your body, spend longer on the piste, and look fabulous for the après ski.
Kit you’ll need
1) 5-15kg weights bar
2) 3-7.5kg medicine ball
3) A BOSU
4) A Swiss ball
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