Skiing Guide: Equipment Care, Leg Exercises and Winter Safety

Leg exercises for skiing help build the quadriceps and glutes needed for downhill control. Proper equipment maintenance, like cleaning boot liners and drying gloves, is essential for a safe day on the slopes.

Why Do I Have Pain in My Upper Thigh When Downhill Skiing?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Vanessa Arellano Doctor

Skiers use several muscle groups when going downhill. The hip flexor, the tissue that connects the muscle to the bone, is particularly stressed during the activity, which increases the potential for developing iliopsoas syndrome or straining of the tendon.