Winter sports enthusiasts heading to property in Italy for a skiing trip this holiday season may want to make sure they are in good physical shape before departing for the slopes.

Steve Halsall, celebrity fitness trainer, has some suggestions on how to make sure a trip to the piste does not uncover a lack of physical condition.

He advises an all-round approach to training, with particular attention given to the legs, core muscles and arms.

Yoga could help to provide the flexibility needed, while circuit training can help with core strength.

Meanwhile, people heading to property in Italy may want to try and replicate the conditions seen on the slopes there in their own home or gym.

Mr Halsall argues that the closer to real-world conditions it is possible to get while exercising, the more closely the work-out will prepare the individual for the specific activity they have got planned.

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