Simple exercises to do before traveling to Ski Country USA....
Hold on to a chair, table, wall with one hand for balance. Stand on one leg with your knee bent approximately 30 degrees (1/3), a bit more than so you can't see your toes under your forward bent knee.
Hold this position without moving for approximately 15-30 seconds at first. Gradually increase the time 5-15 seconds every few days, until you can hold the position for 2 minutes. Repeat this exercise at least 3 times per day on each leg.
Benefits:
You are strengthening your quadriceps muscle group- one of the most active muscles used in skiing and snowboarding. The one that burns sometimes halfway down a long run down the mountain, and/or halfway through a lesson on our revolving carpet.
You are establishing good muscle memory by reinforcing a forward flexed position, similar to the one in skiing & snowboarding.
You will also increase your skill of balance, as balance, like all skills, will improve with practice. A lot of the time in skiing & snowboarding we balance most of our weight on one foot or the other. This simple exercise will help improve your skill at balancing on one foot, which should help improve your balance while in motion on skis & snowboards.
Now that you have great balance and muscle strength, when you get to the Ski area (which is NOT in Baton Rouge)... you'll be physically fit for the challenge.
2006-11-11 07:54:38
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answered by tampico 6
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It doesn't snow in Baton Rouge silly.
I know, you are planning a snowskiing trip and want to learn how. Wherever you plan to go will have lessons. Good luck.
2006-11-11 15:49:31
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answered by ©2009 7
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it's a slow go down the hill without the snow, but it give you the chance to learn
2006-11-11 15:54:26
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answered by Anonymous
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If i recall Louisiana doesnt get snow....Sorry
2006-11-11 15:48:10
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answered by nintendogamer91 4
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not that I know of..Google it
2006-11-11 15:48:08
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answered by debbie2243 7
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