Movement, Recovery & Ski Prep
What helps my body recover better, move smarter and stay resilient — especially during ski season, ski touring, mountain days and high-training periods.
This page collects the movement tools, recovery practices and routines I use to build strength, mobility and durability all year round.
Mobility & Warm-Up — Move Better, Reduce Injury Risk
A good warm-up changes everything — better movement patterns, less stiffness, faster recovery and fewer aches on the slopes. This is the mobility routine I use before training and before skiing.
Key benefits:
• Improves joint mobility
• Activates stabilizing muscles
• Prepares the body for skiing or strength training
• Reduces tightness and injury risk
These 5–7 minutes make daily movement (and of course skiing) feel smoother and more controlled.
Strength Essentials — Build Stability & Power
Skiing and mountain sports need strong legs, stable hips and a solid core. These are the movements that keep me injury-resistant and performing well through the whole season.
Key movements:
• Squats (bodyweight or weighted); most effective Bulgarian split squat
• Deadlift / hinge pattern, RDL
• Core stability & anti-rotation
• Single-leg strength (lunges, step-ups, split squats)
I focus on these 3–4 movements year-round — they're simple but incredibly effective.
Swim Training — Endurance, Recovery & Breath Control
Swimming is one of my favourite ways to build endurance without impact. It strengthens the lungs, improves breath control and speeds up recovery — perfect for ski season and overall fitness.
Key benefits:
• Low-impact endurance
• Improves lung capacity
• Helps recovery between training days
• Supports strength + cardio balance
I try to swim 2 - 3 times a week, especially during intense training cycles.
Recovery Tools — Feel Better, Move Better
Simple tools make a big difference in how fast I recover after skiing, running or strength training. These are the ones I use most evenings or after long days in the mountains.
Key tools:
• Magnesium Bisglycinate (evening)
• Omega-3 (daily anti-inflammatory support)
• Collagen (joints & connective tissue)
• Recovery boots (Reboots / Normatec)
• Sauna + stretching routine
