what are some work out techniques to get snow skiers in shape for next ski season?

Question

Hi, i just need some work out techniques or things to do to get me in shape for next ski season
please help
thanks

Answer 1

If you are like me, and hate gyms, bicycling and in line skating are good.

Answer 2

Start with your sports that you enjoy in a team situation, add a couple of other things, like a jump rope for 15 minutes every day, and step touch drills in a soccer drill. Try to develop your core strength and keep your muscles fast. I am one of the larger ski instructors in the school, my size was what yours was in November, I'm down 25 lbs, and am starting to get in shape finally. I'm also 64, and ski a little slower now than when I was a kid your age. 55 MPH is fast enough for me now. To get good at skiing, you must ski, take good lessons and ski, use a proper fitting ski boot and ski. You will get better by skiing as much as possible.

Answer 3

First of all, like any exercise routine, stretch your muscles. Quads, hamstrings, calves, groin, even your shoulders and triceps.

For my racing, I do a variety of different exercises. Squats and lunges are the most basic. For squats, plant your feet three feet apart, place your hands on your hips, and squat down. Keep your back straight; good posture is a fantastic way to strengthen your back muscles without even thinking about it. For lunges, start with your right leg bent at a 90 degree angle, with your knee over your ankle, and the shin of your left leg parallel to the ground--also with your knee forming a 90 degree angle. Explode upwards and switch the positions of your legs, slowly at first until you find your sense of balance, and then more rapidly. Holding your arms out in a T-shape can help your balance. Do about four sets of 10-12 reps of both squats and lunges. Wall sits are also fantastic. Keep your back flat against a wall, with your feet hip-width apart and knees at a right angle, as if you are sitting on an imaginary stool. Hold the position for as long as you can--I do two minutes every day during ski season, in order to have enought strength to fly down a super G in a tuck.

Keep up your endurance by jogging or swimming laps; I reccomend freestyle, which helps keep you in shape without the sore joints associated with jogging. Yoga is phenomenal for strength and flexibility--trust me, it's a whole lot harder than you think, and the balance factor totally benefits your skiing ability.

Have fun!

Answer 4

Skibabe knows what she is talking about, but I would add hiking and biking. Hiking up and running down ski trails in summer is a great way to keep those muscles in shape, and use your ski poles for balance.

Answer 5

Make any sport! ^^
that will be good!
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