Skiing requires the strength and coordination of many different parts of your body, but one area than many skiers tend to overlook are the knees. Tthe following exercises can be done anywhere with an elastic resistance cord.

Double (One-Third) Knee Bends
Stand on the cord with both feet 12 to 20 inches from the handles. Grab the handles and pull them to your waist. Slowly bend your knees and lower your body a third of the way down. Do not fully extend when returning to starting position. Perform enough reps to fatigue your muscles. When you get a little stronger, add more repetitions. Do not increase cord tension.

Seated Leg Press
Attach the cord to a doorknob at mid-level height (use a doorknob attachment). Sit in a chair with your back to the door. Put one foot through the lower leg attachment and cinch at mid-calf. Put your foot through the handle with the rigid portion under your arch. Start with your knee bent toward your chest. Push out to an extended knee position. Again, perform enough reps to fatigue your muscles. Repeat with the opposite leg. For an advanced exercise, increase the resistance by using two handles under the foot.

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