Long-distance skiing is a versatile sport that requires many hours of training, and diverse exercises increase an athlete’s physical capacity, endurance, oxygen uptake, strength, and speed. Many recreational skiers may not think that marathons require speed skills, but today’s aggressive skiing style also demands strong sprinting ability.

Long-distance skiing is a versatile sport that demands a lot of training hours, and many varied exercises enhance an athlete’s physical capacity, endurance, oxygen uptake, strength, and speed. For many recreational skiers, it might not occur to them that long-distance events require speed capabilities, but today’s aggressive skiing style also demands strong sprinting abilities.