Move Better with AJ, 203 Cashel Street, Christchurch (2026)

08/07/2025

🎿 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬?
𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬!

If your legs are burning halfway down the run, it’s time to train smarter between ski days.

Here’s how to build strength and control using classic gym gear:

🟢 𝐋𝐞𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 – Use light to moderate weight. Lower with control, push through your whole foot, and don’t lock your knees.
Work for 60–90 seconds, building to 2–3 mins.
Do 3–5 sets with 60 sec rest.
💥 Builds quad endurance for long ski runs and varied terrain.

🟢 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Set the pad below your hips. Push through toes, extend from your hips, not your lower back.
Glutes stay engaged, spine stays long.
Do 3 sets of 15 slow reps.
💥 Strengthens glutes and hammies to support posture and protect your lower back.

🟢 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐩 – Set the pulley to shoulder height. Stand wide, rotate from your hips and torso, and control the return.
Use at least 6.25 kg.
Do 3 sets of 15 reps per side.
💥 Builds rotational power and trunk control for better carving and edge transitions.

💨 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐩: Exhale on the exertion aspect of any exercise – to maintain intra-abdominal pressure without over-bracing or holding your breath.

Here's to LONG ski runs, better control, and fewer injuries.
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Move Better with AJ Understand the science behind quality training that will continually improve your performance, optimise your energy levels and keep you injury free!