Refresh Your Fitness- The Exercises
Refresh Your Fitness- The Exercises
It’s easy to get fired up about ski workouts in October. But by March, when the snow is swirling and you’re finding your rhythm on the hill, it’s easy to abandon the gym altogether. Don’t.
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photo: Arthur Mount
1. Inchworm
DO IN PLACE OF your usual warm-up.
Start in a push-up position. Keep your abs tight, your palms flat and your neck in a neutral position. Take small steps forward, keeping your legs straight until your feet are as close to your hands as possible without bending your knees. Then walk forward with your hands until you’ve returned to the starting position. Do 10 reps.
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