Now that fall is here, it’s time to start thinking seriously about ski conditioning. Pardon the annoying reminder, but you probably already know you need to get in some ski-specific workouts and exercises to make the most of that ski pass that cost you hundreds of dollars. For expert advice to make your skiing safer and more fun this winter, we went to the CU Center for Sports Medicine and Performance in Boulder, where physical therapist Chelsea Holt showed us what to do and how to do it. And because many people either don’t have access to a gym, or don’t feel comfortable working out in one yet because of COVID-19, we asked her to focus on things you can do without one. Related: Gyms face losing half their pre-pandemic business First, cardiovascular workouts such as running and cycling are obvious, although you may do those year-round anyway.