Once you’ve got to the slopes, there are a few exercises you can do before you set off to warm up the muscles. Lunges, squats and leg swings will all prepare the legs for a day’s skiing. Leg swing forward – support yourself with your poles and swing one leg at a time forward and back. Aim to do it 20 times each leg. Leg swing side to side – as above but swing your leg across the front of your body. Lunges with or without ski poles – 20 times on each leg. Squats – stand with your feet shoulder width apart and lower yourself so your thighs are parallel to the ground – 20 times each leg. Heel walks – supporting yourself with your poles, try walking on your heels for 60 seconds. The Ski Club of Great Britain have a range of exercises for both before you go and on the day on their website, www.skiclub.co.uk.