 Poster: A snowHead
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Despite being a large chap with extra padding I have a reasonably good cardio level of fitness due to weekly mountain bike trips.
I wouldnt mind some advice for building a little bit extra core and leg strength (esp Knee) for a ski trip in January. I know its only a few weeks worth of addtional training, but better some training than none 
Also - never been Les Gets/ Morzine way, how does it compare to, say, Tignes e.g.
Cheers
S
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I think skiing requires balance, endurance, flexibility and strength the least. I know a lot of guys who have massive legs but tire very quickly when skiing whereas I with my well toned chicken legs ski circles around them. Skiing is a stop and go activity, ie interval training is a really good way to train for it. I really like hill running doing short bursts of uphill (until I get the same burn in my legs I experience when skiing) followed by a gentle downhill interval then repeat....you could easily simulate this on a treadmill (with incline mode) or stationary bike (I prefer the recliners as resistance feels better in my legs more like a leg press) in the gym or just do more biking outside.
Core stability exercises on a fit/swiss ball are also excellent preparation for skiing as are one legged balance exercises.
OF course, in the gym you can do squats, leg presses, leg extensions, leg curls and don't forget the inside/outside of your legs (ab/adductors), this is usually the machine you never ever see a guy on. 
Most of these exercises you can also do at home (with some stretchy cables and basic weights for resistance).
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I had no idea what abductor or adductor machines were - I don't think my gym has them - so Googled a bit to find out more and ran across this rather interesting article.
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scotabroad, try squats on a Bosu, lunges on it too - will work both your legs and get your core in shape at the same time
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Hurtle, this guy is a bodybuilder, not a skier. Whilst I agree with a lot of what he says I still think that the ab/adductor is great for skiing, these muscles will also help to strengthen and protect the knees. I would def be very careful with leg extensions ....they can damage the knees if not done correctly.
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scotabroad, It rains more in Les Gets, but at least you can sleep
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red 27, the secret to a good nights sleep at 2100m........Mutzig 
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