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Now that it’s summer, it’s time for my annual stay in shape over the summer article.  I’ve told 

you before about the importance of keeping ski fit over the summer to keep us looking fabulous 

and safe on the slopes for the upcoming ski season. We all know the three most important 

things: strength, cardiovascular endurance, and balance. There are all the lunges, squats and 

planks I’ve described that many of you faithfully perform to prevent age and time from taking its 

toll.  

 

You can do all these exercises all the time if you really want to. They work. But doing them can 

be really boring. If you boil it all down what do you really need to do over the summer to keep 

fit?  

 

It’s easier and more basic than you think. And can be a lot more fun than counting squats and 

lunges.   Ok. I’ll keep it short and sweet. 

 

 GET OUT OF YOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND MOVE 

 

When it’s hot in the summer it’s really tempting to stay in 

where it’s cool. But staying inside we miss many opportunities 

for some fitness experiences. Here’s some ideas.  

          1. Go for a walk. That keeps our legs, glutes and core 

muscles strong. It increases your cardiovascular endurance 

too. Go out early when the day is the coolest. Or in the evening.  

          2. Go biking. Like walking, this will help your strength and 

endurance. Also balance.  

          3. Go swimming. It only takes doing a few laps but works 

just like walking and biking and is a lot less stressful on your 

joints.  

         4. Cut your own grass. This may not help the neighbor kid what wants to earn a few bucks 

but it will help your fitness level. 

         5. Gardening is also good because you’re bending and using your legs.  

         6. Yoga or Pilates classes are good to improve just about anything you need improving.  

       

Summer is the time to relax and reset both our minds and our bodies. But we still need to keep 

moving.  Fitness can be as complicated or simple as we want to make it. Half an hour a day of 

doing SOMETHING is all it takes. For some of us, this summer is about continuing therapy and 

healing from last year’s injuries. Keep up the good work.  

 

We can worry about getting ready for the mountains later. For now, keep moving and stay 

hydrated.  

 

Happy Summer     Jackie (Auntie Snowball is on vacation) Ski Meister