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Pre-ski season preparation: conditioning and equipment

R Lloyd-Smith

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |February 2, 2011
    PubMed
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    Prepare for skiing season with a pre-ski conditioning program. This program includes aerobic and anaerobic training, plus strength and flexibility exercises, to improve enjoyment and reduce injury risk for both downhill and cross-country skiers.

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