Training for the season/Off slope training

newkid900

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Ski season is quickly approaching. Any ideas of things that I can be doing to prepare outside of running. I try to hit the gym a few times a week and I would love to hear anything that you do to build the strength in the legs.
 
14066458:snowmosexual said:
https://mtntactical.com/exercises/mnt110-leg-blaster/

I've been doing this workout along with mtb, climbing, yoga, and plyometrics such as speed ladder and dot drills. I feel very ready for the season.

This looks intense. I haven't watched the video yet. How many sets do you normally do? I should start going to spin class. Let the suffering begin! Lol.
 
If you have access to a Bosu ball, try busting out as many squats as you can. Keeps your legs strong and helps your balance.

Get into into the habit of stretching before you ski/exercise if you don’t already.

Trampolines are good for learning air awareness and how to orient yourself when flipping and spinning.

Skating/Rollerblading/Mountain biking are all good for balance, line-choice, and confidence.
 
14066516:newkid900 said:
This looks intense. I haven't watched the video yet. How many sets do you normally do? I should start going to spin class. Let the suffering begin! Lol.

You start with half the amount of reps in each and do 5 sets. Then add a set every 1-2 days of workout until you're doing 10. Then double the amount of reps and do 2 sets. Add a set every 1-2 days of workout until you get to 5.
 
Does anyone really feel that out of shape at the start of the season or is it more being stoked for winter but not having snow yet?
 
I have a 2 foot retaining wall for my pool that I do one backie off of a day. I literally get home and let my dog out and backflip. Keeps my mind loose now that I am getting older.
 
Went for a hike the other day. Decided to run home and my quads are still on fire. I bike a lot and that's good for general leg strength, but I feel like the lack of articulation doesn't do much for injury prevention.

I've been told that soccer is the best activity for knee injury prevention because of the lateral movement for ball control/passing.
 
14066894:newkid900 said:
I'm tempted to go to a trampoline park. However, I know I will be the oldest person there by at least two decades.

Even if the only thing you do is backflip it's still rad to see older people send it. The only people who disagree are pubescent punks
 
Thats my situation, the person who tought me to double is half my age. Im 20.

14066894:newkid900 said:
I'm tempted to go to a trampoline park. However, I know I will be the oldest person there by at least two decades.
 
14080924:newkid900 said:
It better be in spandex with a walkman otherwise I don't know what you are doing with your life.

no, it should be in a beanie, XL Senate hoodie, and wide cut 976 jeans like the OGs
 
14080924:newkid900 said:
It better be in spandex with a walkman otherwise I don't know what you are doing with your life.

Zoomies with scooters’ from zumiez

scoot 4 lyfe bruh...

more chicks for me

14080950:surfaceoutsiders said:
no, it should be in a beanie, XL Senate hoodie, and wide cut 976 jeans like the OGs

This! Got hand guards to complete the look too and do sweet inverted hand plants.

true gnar
 
Working at a gymnastics gym keeps me in shape because of spotting and general demonstration, also I wash dishes at a pizza restaurant so it leads to arm strength I guess
 
Tack a 10 min stretching warmup and 10 min pilates cool down onto a few of your gym workouts.

A little improvement in flexibility, core strength, body awareness, and balance yield good results in skiing performance and injury prevention. Not to mention overall physique and composition.

Hell, I've taken some real crash test dummy falls that would fuck up most people, but my hot girl Gumby body kept me skiing out of it and thanking the gods for my little warmup cooldown. Very effective.
 
Check out my recent news posts.

My Instagram @Skiingphysicaltherapy also has a lot of great skiing related fitness posts.
 
been spending my mornings the last few weeks waking up early and doing variations of power yoga and other flows. shit feels good, helps you settle down with breath control, and will stretch you out really well.
 
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