You don’t want to call it quits early on your first day out skiing because your sore thighs and legs are screaming for après ski just a few runs in. A preseason ski conditioning workout can help you ski better, stay out longer and have more fun.

The plan strengthens lower-body muscles (quads, hamstrings, glutes) that you use most when skiing. It also aims to improve your mobility and balance to help you control your skis better and support areas, such as your knees, that are more prone to skiing injuries.

Here’s a quick, general overview of how to train for skiing: