Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Hiking Shoes
- Cross-country Skis
- Ski Poles
- Snowshoes
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Step 1
Hike through the woods or hills to approximate the motions of snowshoeing.
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Step 2
Bicycle to build your thigh muscles, which are the muscles used most in snowshoeing.
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Step 3
Go cross-country skiing to simulate the motions of snowshoeing.
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Step 4
Use a stair climber or elliptical running machine at the gym to condition your legs for the high leg lifts needed while snowshoeing.
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Step 5
Perform exercises in the gym or weight room to strengthen your thighs, hamstrings and abdominal muscles for snowshoeing. Do sit-ups and squats, and use weight machines that work the legs.
