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snowboard preparation: they provide lateral movement as well as being excellent for strengthening the whole of the leg, bum and hip area, including inner and outer thigh. Crossover gives a total body workout and is ideal for any user at any performance level. For a more challenging workout, the floating motion of Cardio Wave engages all gluteal, core and lower limb muscle groups.


ski fit programmes The Wellington College Sports Club in Crowthorne has used Cardio Wave for its Ski Fit programme for the past four years: five one-on-one, 30-minute specialist ski fit sessions for £50. The Cardio Wave is used in various positions, complemented with light free weights and medicine ball exercises. “Various exercises are performed over


four sessions, with the fifth session used to go over any exercises the customer needs to repeat,” says gym manager Paula Pocock. “Every winter we promote Ski Fit to encourage customers to build up their strength and stamina, and to work the major muscle groups.” Nordic Walking, which uses poles


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to engage the upper body while walking, is also fantastic preparation for skiing, according to director Gill Stewart: “Nordic Walking automatically includes the upper body action required in most forms of skiing, as it uses 90 per cent of the major muscles. It’s fantastic for building stamina and endurance.”


Technogym’s Crossover and Cardio Wave (above) are often used in ‘ski fit’ training sessions


In preparation for this winter season,


Nordic Walking UK (NWUK) has launched a ski fit programme: a six- week, outdoor circuit-based course that includes the skills needed for all types of skiing, from downhill to cross-country. Designed by cross-country ski coach and qualified doctor Nicky Parsons, the NWUK Ski Fit programme includes drills to help clients improve their technique and stamina and prevent falls. All bases needed for skiing and snowboarding are covered: cardiovascular fitness, balance and weight transfer, strength, flexibility, stamina and endurance. The Lifestyle Leisure Centre in Surrey introduced the programme this month.


“We’re based in a country park, so this type of outdoor activity is ideal,” says manager Sarah


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