How to Get in Shape for Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing uses the muscles of the upper and lower body, especially if you snowshoe with poles. To condition for snowshoeing, try participating in some similar sports or workout exercises.

Things You'll Need

  • Hiking Shoes
  • Cross-country Skis
  • Ski Poles
  • Snowshoes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Hike through the woods or hills to approximate the motions of snowshoeing.

    • 2

      Bicycle to build your thigh muscles, which are the muscles used most in snowshoeing.

    • 3

      Go cross-country skiing to simulate the motions of snowshoeing.

    • 4

      Use a stair climber or elliptical running machine at the gym to condition your legs for the high leg lifts needed while snowshoeing.

    • 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.