how to warm up before skiing

[/b][b]hi everybody
is there a specific warm up protocol just prior to skiing .. what kind of exercises should i have to do before getting a sloop..

Just like in any activity or sport you have to first do stretching and rotational activity!

I like to start with head and neck first by rotating my head!

Then I do arms and shoulders!

Hips and back are next!

Finally the tights and knees!

The idea is to allow muscles and joints to "be prepared"!

The very best way also is to always ski easy down an very easy run first, regardless how good you are! Ski loose allowing skis to glide with no major effort!

As you go up chair lift skis in vertical position!

If in gondola, I will do isometric activity!

Hope this helps you!

Getting accommodation a little way from the lifts helps immensely. A ten minute, brisk walk through snow in ski boots and carrying your skis is a great warm-up.

Best not to stretch while your muscles are still cold.

Seriously - if you're in ski-in/ski-out accommodation then warming up first is easy to forget but no less crucial; a gentle run first will do the trick. Do the first run with loose boots to let your ankles flex and to feel the snow.