Winter Sports Workout: 18 Exercises for Better Stability
Get ready for days on the snow and prevent injuries with balance, strength, and mobility exercises.
Time
- 11 minutes
- 18 exercises
Every type of winter sport is a versatile and demanding discipline. Stability exercises aren’t just useful for (long-distance) runners, but also for most other sports. Strength and balance, in particular, are coordination skills that are especially important and should be thoroughly trained well before the ski season begins to ensure optimal preparation, help you perform at your best, and prevent injuries. Stability exercises for the back, core stability exercises, stability training for the knees—ideally, stability training benefits the entire body.
Your exercise routine for improved stability consists of:
- Balance exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Mobility
Simple & effective.
Simple but effective exercises have been compiled into a short 11-minute routine by Nordic combined athlete Johannes Rydzek.
3–5 times a week.
These exercises are ideal for cross-country skiing preparation, but also for any sport that requires a combination of strength and balance. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, good preparation helps everyone feel more confident on skis and snowboards and improves performance.
"Cross-country skiing is a combination of strength, balance, and endurance. That’s why stability exercises are part of every training session for me and play a particularly important role in my warm-up."
Johannes Rydzek, Nordic Combined Athlete
