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Mon 12 Dec 2002Fit for anythingSKIING: Whether you're new to the piste or a seasoned professional, this six-part series will greatly improve your skiing ability. If followed correctly, it will strengthen and tone the primary muscle groups used during skiing. The exercises will help increase flexibility, which will help prevent injury. It will increase stability and improve posture by exercising the core muscle groups of the abdominals, back, thighs and buttocks. For maximum benefit you should begin this programme six weeks before you go on your skiing holiday and combine it with an aerobic activity such as walking, running or aerobics. the fitter you re, the longer you can stay on the slopes.