Whether you click into skis or a snowboard, a strong yet flexible lower body will allow you to cruise down the mountain with control, helping you stay balanced rather than wiping out. This eight-posture lower body sequence focuses on strengthening the core, quads, and glutes while opening the hamstrings and hips.
If you're used to doing squats, this pose will feel all too familiar. It's the yoga version of the basic squat and will have your thighs and tush burning.
Twisting the torso to one side increases flexibility in your spine, but since you're still in a squat, you'll feel this in your legs as well.
This variation of Fierce offers an even deeper twist, and since your legs are in a low squat, it's a killer move for the lower body.
Give those quads a break and stretch out the backs of your legs with this standing forward bend variation.
We're not done working your quads and glutes. This wide squat variation will also tone your core and upper body.
This pose looks like a walk in the park, but it's actually really challenging, and one of the most effective poses you can do to strengthen your core and legs.
It's time to stretch out those tight inner thighs and hamstrings with a Wide-Legged Split.
If you suffer from tight hips and a lower back, you'll welcome this pose with open arms.