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Started by Ljb12 in Beginning Skiing - 19 Replies

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AllyG
reply to 'Exercises for skiing?' posted Dec-2012

Tony_H wrote:I've been doing 10 mins on bike, 15 mins on cross trainer, loose weights for upper body and arm strength, TRX for upper body and back, some fixed weights for abs and pecs, just increased to 60 squats with 15kg powerbag, fast walk for 10mins, and then swim 500m.
3-4 times a week.
My cardio fitness has improved massively but I've put half a stone on in 3 months and my arms and legs are much stronger.
This for a bloke who never used a gym before!


Most impressive Tony :)

Huwcyn
reply to 'Exercises for skiing?' posted Dec-2012

TowerBridge Andy wrote:Suspension training. Basically a rope with handles which hand down, it allows you to perform numerous body weight movements. Very good for core training and building strength before moving on to static weights/movements for precise muscle build.

http://uk.trxtraining.com/
Ta. Seems like something that is easily home-made, rather than pay the amounts asked.
Bant a ni!

Steverandomno
reply to 'Exercises for skiing?' posted Dec-2012

Ljb12, what level of skier are you? Are you just learning or have you done a couple of weeks or more?

NellyPS
reply to 'Exercises for skiing?' posted Dec-2012

I hate the gym, however I went to box-fit last night - holy mother of crap, what a work out! I'm so unfit, but 8 weeks of that and a bit of cycling in between and I'll be ready for the hills.

Worked my whole body, brilliant.

Tony_H
reply to 'Exercises for skiing?' posted Dec-2012

NellyPS wrote:I hate the gym, however I went to box-fit last night - holy mother of crap, what a work out! I'm so unfit, but 8 weeks of that and a bit of cycling in between and I'll be ready for the hills.

Worked my whole body, brilliant.

yep it's mental isn't it. I did a few classes in the summer.
www  New and improved me

Daved
reply to 'Exercises for skiing?' posted Dec-2012

I think box fit is great exercise and have a half hour every week with a PT doing pad-work ..my admiration for boxers has risen exponentially.I usually do a few rounds against the punch-bag twice a week

Dids1
reply to 'Exercises for skiing?' posted Dec-2012

My sister has skiers edge
http://www.skiersedge.co.uk/index.html
Anyone tried one?
I've had a couple of goes and fallen off.
Not enough experience to say whether it's any good, but she rates it.

On the website an old news article
http://www.skiersedge.co.uk/articles/Telegraph-Article.pdf

Telling how important it is to be fit - but I'm sure this applies to any strenuous sport.

Lindyloulou
reply to 'Exercises for skiing?' posted Jan-2013

I've been working put on a BOSU (taught by an amazing personal trainer who is also a ski instructor) for a few weeks in prep for skiing. as well as strength/stamina building it helps hugely with balance and core (squats, lunges, single leg balancing). I can't vouch for what difference it will make on the slopes but it feels as if it will be beneficial. I live in hope :)

Topic last updated on 09-January-2013 at 14:59