I'm a lightweight rower for my highschool but I really really want to do 'nordic' skiing in college--I'm Scandinavian and it's also in my genes to be slender but I also eat really really well. I know xc skiing is the most challenging sports for endurance but will I gain more weight in muscle if I partake in it? (Even though I'm not gaining a ton of weight for crew?)
2007-11-06 10:30:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Cross country skiers tend to be lean. I doubt you will bulk up (but I am not an expert)
2007-11-06 15:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by iansand 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Xcountry skiing is aerobic, meaning that you'll be in great shape, but won't build up tremendous bulk. Cross country skiers are muscular, but not large. Their thighs are as strong as tree trunks, though. If you combined ski touring with sprinting and some uphill climbs; maybe consider skating-style skis, you might build up some mass. Cross country skiing burns tremendous calories (800-1000 per hr on a ski machine!), so eat much while you ski.
2007-11-07 08:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by Bobgski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋