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Get Fit For Skiing
Endurance, strength and flexibility are major factors in your fitness when going on a ski or snowboard holiday.
The more training you put in the less chance you have of injury. Your skiing and boarding is better when a person is fit and you will bounce back better in the mornings after a full day on the slopes.
Aim for 20 minutes to an hour of aerobic activity at least three times a week for at least 6 weeks before your holiday.
Cycling is a favourite of the world class skiers to get fit as it minimises the impact on the knees, builds leg strength and cardio.
Cross trainers and swimming are also good ways to build yourself up. Swimming really helps with upper body strength.
Running is a favourite of many but be aware that over training can damage your knees which is no good for skiing.
Be like Chemmy and do lunges to build up your leg strength. Yoga and Pilates are also perfect for strengthening your inner core.
Before skiing and at the end of the day remember to stretch out. It is important to stretch out your leg muscles at the end of the day to avoid stiffness. Use the hot tub and sauna if there is one in your chalet or hotel. It really makes a difference!
Have a look at the Daily Telegraph fit for skiing page for specific ski fit exercises. Remember to get out on your bike and do the lunges!
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Sleeps up to 6 (8)A lovely new addition to the program. Chalet Simone is located in Mottaret close to the slopes and the lifts.prices from:
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Sleeps up to 10An attratctive chalet apartment in a great location about 100 metres from the nearest piste.prices from:
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Sleeps up to 6A well-located chalet apartment giving easy access to the slopes of Mottaret.prices from:
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Sleeps up to 30 (32)Traditional hotel in the lovely village of Les Alluesprices from:
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Sleeps up to 12 (14)Chalet Foehn has 5 en suite bedrooms and a hot tub. A fabulous centrally located chalet in the traditional village of Les Allues. Easy access to the main ski area of Meribel.prices from:
£6,990
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Sleeps up to 12 (14)Traditional Alpine chalet in Les Allues with hot tub. Located in the lovely alpine village of Les Allues a few kilometres Meribel Centre.prices from:
£6,990
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Sleeps up to 12 (14)Chalet Charmille is well located in Les Allues and has a hot tub.prices from:
£6,990
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Sleeps up to 10 (11)Chalet L’Erine is an extremely popular chalet located close to the lift, shops and bar. Stunning views, wood burning stove, hot tub and steam room.prices from:
£7,990
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Sleeps up to 10 (12)A fabulous chalet in Meribel Les Allues with hot tub and sauna. Close to the Olympic lift.prices from:
£8,990
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Sleeps up to 42 bedroom self catered apartment in the lovely little village of Les Alluesprices from:
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Sleeps up to 12 (15)A stunning chalet set in its own secluded orchards in Les Allues. An elegant chalet with cinema area, wood burning stove, reading corners and large jacuzzi terrace. Top of the range service and cuisine.prices from:
£27,990
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Sleeps up to 8Chalet Les Cabris is a modern barn conversion with hot tub located in the picturesque village of Meribel Les Allues.prices from:
£4,000
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Sleeps up to 14A stunning, recently finished 7 bedroom chalet located in the small hamlet of Nantgerel with Outdoor hot tub and indoor saunaprices from:
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