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What's a good workout to keep in shape for ski season?

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musicbaby14
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I know it's summer but you always want to keep in shape for the coming ski season. Any of you have any ideas on things to do for working out to stay in skiing shape?

Jun 4 2008 10:54AM
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PBraunstein
Posts: 1448 - Karma: 3,804
road biking is an amazing way to keep your legs in shaped and keep your lungs up to par, or any sort of biking for that matter....      ive also picked up freebording, which is amazing cross training, between balance and a good work out, while still feeling like your shreding a mountain..
Jun 4 2008 11:14AM
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miroz
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Running, sprints, stairs, leg lifts...and sit ups for a beach bod if you want one (I wish I had one)
Jun 4 2008 11:24AM
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skiing_monkeys
Posts: 166 - Karma: 28

tramp
gym
balance board
surf
parkour

Jun 4 2008 11:40AM
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SKIDUBAIGUY
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Using the search bar.
Jun 4 2008 12:09PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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Trampoline, and, no homo, yoga.
Jun 4 2008 1:28PM
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mtbakerteacher
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Get good at the squat lift, run, bike, swim.
Jun 4 2008 1:30PM
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THEDICKBUTCHER
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I heard its really good for you! gets you in shape very fast and easy.
Jun 4 2008 1:31PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
Agreed

Jun 4 2008 1:38PM
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Wapile
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Lift, learn to do some parkour, and jog.  Be sure to eat well and just stay in decent shape.
Jun 4 2008 2:07PM
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Ketil_Don_J
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i believe for stabilising your knees, running up huuge stairs is the best way to go, and just going to the gym and working out the most commonly injured areas is a good way to do it too. to get the tricks, tramp and waterramps rule!
Jun 4 2008 2:09PM
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dave44
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Always, always remember to work your hamstrings too.

Strong quads and weak hamstrings make you more prone to injury, among other knee problems.

Cardio, core, and legs. And shoulders if you're one of those orthodox skiers who believe in pole planting.

Jun 4 2008 2:12PM
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sugarloaf
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word benny. yoga's great. it feels so nice and helps you get more flexible and more body awareness.

Jun 4 2008 2:46PM
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Rosbif
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My gym has got these 'bosu' things which are wicked for balance and core strength. I just try and do any normal stuff I would do in the gym (less weight though), ie squats, lunges, shoulder exercises, various stuff with cables whilst standing on a bosu at the same time. I also like seeing how far i can jump onto it from and then maybe spin off. I don't like work for bosu or anything, I just find it makes the gym way less boring!
Jun 4 2008 2:51PM
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titsLOL
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going backpacking is mad fun and quite the workout. I like doin like 3 day trips because they're long enough to be pretty legit, but short enough that they are easy to plan for and not as big a deal if you mess up your route or something.
Jun 4 2008 3:07PM
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_CC_
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hmm.. all i do is running leg lifts and tramp and core work
works for me :P

Jun 4 2008 3:12PM
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Rogge
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I just gave you some + Karma because you joined NS yesterday and have created 3 pretty good threads. Nice work!

As for your question, I try to hike all summer, swim, and work my arms by lifting PBR!
Jun 4 2008 3:59PM
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3ski6guy0
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best workout there is. once you build up your strength you can move up to 40s
Jun 4 2008 4:26PM
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smuggs
Posts: 6561 - Karma: 1,375
yoga is cool but be careful because it will make you soft as hell.
Jun 4 2008 5:20PM
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snocompton
Posts: 2014 - Karma: 268
Yoga and conditioning.


Every ski season i take 3 yoga classes a week and do conditioning 4 times a week.
Jun 4 2008 5:24PM
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BrightonFridays
Posts: 952 - Karma: 2,314
gymnastics for sure

i havent done it but i think i might
Jun 4 2008 5:26PM
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.SteezusChrist.
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making new threads every 5 minutes helps your fingers get in shape
Jun 4 2008 5:45PM
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greenman
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i just run alot lol (kinda lame i kno)
Jun 4 2008 5:57PM
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Legion
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cross country bike.  many pros use it to stay fit and strong
Jun 4 2008 5:59PM
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Malcolm
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i joined crosscountry before last season and i think it worked a little
Jun 4 2008 6:17PM
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anti_bunk
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i find that skiing helps
Jun 4 2008 6:27PM
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JER-Z
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lots and lots of sex great cardio
Jun 4 2008 6:54PM
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SK1ERDUDE
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Join the football team. That would keep you in pretty good shape. During football I'm in the best shape of my life.
Jun 4 2008 7:59PM
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BrightonFridays
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until you mess your knee up and am out for the season
Jun 4 2008 8:00PM
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Wapile
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Thats what I do.  Strength and Agility training started this morning and goes all Summer.
Jun 4 2008 8:11PM
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icon1234
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I play soccer, so they make us run and that keeps me in shape, takes care of all my leg muscles. To help actual skiing skill, i rollerblade, summer rail seshs, and waterramps.
Jun 4 2008 8:56PM
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Grube
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ahahahah yeah you have like 5 threads and i saw you joined ns yesterday
Jun 4 2008 10:06PM
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landonn
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yoga is so legit. someone told me today that golf helps to.  it can like help your grabs being more consistant and spotting your landings.
Jun 5 2008 12:04AM
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