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Ski Fit with Karen

I know that many of you won't be thrilled about the sudden drop in temperatures but there's a few people that will be. If that icy chill in the air has got you itching to get into some ski's or strap on a snow board you might want to think about a little pre-season strengthening. With less than a month until the ski fields open there's still a little time to prep yourself and avoid achy, tired, sore muscles from those first days back on the slopes and of course avoid the injuries and get the most out of your time up the mountain.



Check out this little express workout to help prepare you for the ski season.

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