Wanna get in shape like a celebrity? Then you need to do the ski-based workout, Slopercise!
We all know celebs love nothing more than a ski holiday.
Earlier this year Closer favourite Peter Andre whisked his family off on an amazing luxury ski trip to Sainte-Foy, France, and Holly Willoughby is another fan of the slopes.
So it's no surprise that the hottest new celebrity fitness trend is based around skiing.
Slopercise is a new form of exercise that capitalises on all the high energy moves used in skiing. The exercise plan can tighten and tone even the most resistant muscle groups so give it a go!
Here's everything you need to know...
GALLERY: These are the top 20 excuses people use for not going to the gym!
Top 20 excuses of not going to the gym - SLIDER AND STACKED
1 of 201. I'm too tired
2 of 202. I don't have enough time
3 of 203. It's too hot or cold
4 of 204. I've got too much to do at home
5 of 205. I'm not feeling 100 per cent and I don't want to make it worse
6 of 206. I'll just go another day
7 of 207. I'm injured
8 of 208. I've got a headache
9 of 209. I'm hungover
10 of 2010. I did a lot of walking today so I don't need to exercise as well
11 of 2011. My friend isn't going so I have to go alone
12 of 2012. I've been good with my diet today so I don't need to exercise
13 of 2013. It's the weekend
14 of 2014. It's my birthday
15 of 2015. I'm worried about my appearance
16 of 2016. My gym kit is still dirty
17 of 2017. I need to go out afterwards and won't have time to shower/get ready
18 of 2018. The gym is going to be busy
19 of 2019. I've already been once this week
20 of 2020. The traffic is bad
How many calories does Slopercise burn?
For each 30-minute session, you can burn approx 250-350 calories
How does Slopercise work?
Slopercise sessions focus on improving leg symmetry for balance and control, flexibility around the ankle and hip joints for fluid movement, mid-line stability for stronger landings and lower body power and endurance.
The lateral movements are designed to help improve strength, stability and concentration, as well as the risk of injury to the hips, knees and ankle joints if you have booked a ski trip. Snowboarders will find this particularly useful, as they constantly change direction.
Exercises include the ‘Mogul Ski Hop’, ‘Powder Snow Pole Pull’ and ‘Après-Ski Stein Squat’ to name but a few. See three easy routines below.
Where can I do Slopercise?
Anyone can try Slopercise at home at following the YouTube video tutorials by Crystal Ski Holidays (check them out below).
Ideally, if you’re doing the exercises at home, you need to own a resistance band for the ‘sledge pull’ – pulling the band back with each arm (either with a partner or tied to something) this exercise will aid your ability to pull a snowboard on a flat surface.
The ‘powder snow pole pull’ requires two hand weights, but beginners could go without, and if you do the ‘après-ski stein squat’ you’ll need a kettle bell or one hand weight, but a can of beans will do.
Step 1: Follow the dynamic warm up, including the cross-country ski swing, ski boot lunges and slope squats
Step 2:
Step 3:
Don't fancy doing Slopercise at home? Then classes are now available at selected David Lloyd clubs.