A strong body reacts faster, can take falls without problems and will make you feel more confident on the slopes. It’s a wise investment of time to go training off the slopes. Snowboarders should concentrate on four main areas.

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Focus on your strength to weight ratio, here you want to increase strength but not bulk up. You also need to increase your core and leg strength, the two muscle areas used most when riding. Finally, staying supple and increasing flexibility will aid confidence and reduce the injuries which keep you off the hill.