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Exercise for Skiing

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Wallisch_pl
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I realize there are other threads on this but they weren't really on this specific part, and I decided to puck it in Ski Gabber

SO, I have a few things wrong with my knees and I have slightly heavy skis, (afterbangs) and help from people with afterbangs would be appreciated as well. So BESIDE running what are some exercises to do, that will make your legs stronger, and more flexible I guess

+k to all trying to help
Nov 5 2012 6:59PM
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Kretzschmar
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i saw this on FB a few weeks ago

seems pretty good since its coming from skiers and ive been doing them. id say its helping

Nov 5 2012 7:13PM
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DayMan
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Wall sits, squats, weighted lunges, stretch every day, balance exercises, if you have a wobble board or bongo board use that, if not try something like every day just stand on one foot with your eyes closed in the shower for a couple minutes and that will help. Core is really key too for being a good skier, so crunches, plank, and other core exercises will work wonders for you on the slopes.
Nov 5 2012 7:14PM
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qeefmasterflex
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this may be obvious but stretch frequently. I started doing this and it helps my joints and muscles. Or get one of those stretchy exersize bands and put it around your foot and push in and out slowly
Nov 5 2012 7:14PM
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Wallisch_pl
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+k to everyone, does this help my feet be stronger (weird question) but I just don't want my skis to weigh me down, and I have been doing that standing in the shower on one foot with my eyes closed, thanks


alos @thizzlepants: i do the same thing since i broke my leg
Nov 5 2012 7:17PM
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martymchoop
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everything said is good stuff, but also, work on strengthening you hip flexors. this is important when using heavy skis
Nov 5 2012 7:18PM
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Rachy
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I'm 3 weeks into the Insanity workout and at first my knees killed while doing it but now they are starting to feel a lot better. It's basically 40 min a day of weird lunges and squats as fast as possible. My hips are feeling really happy too.

Although, the first 3 days were hell and I thought I was going to throw up every time.

Highly recommend.
Nov 5 2012 7:23PM
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TheClap.
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lol " heavy " skis
Nov 5 2012 7:35PM
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SkiBum.
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The only skiing work out or exercise should be drinking.
Nov 5 2012 7:38PM
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BirtDike
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skiing is not like running nor like lifting weights. it falls in between anaerobic and aerobic exercise. the only excersise that are going to work the whole upper leg all the way down to your knee, the same way skiing would, is Wall Sits. nothing will work the lower leg and foot like skiing would, so just do calf raise and jumprope.

really slow body weight squats might work. use a box or a bench to make sure your going low enough. explode up the instant your butt hits the bench.

also a very good excersise thats not too boring is too sit in a "rolly" chair with wheels. use your hamstrings(back of your leg) to pull yourself around the the room in figure 8s. once they get tired, than use your quads( front of legs) to push yourself around the room in figure 8s. repeat as much as possible to get wayyyy past the first sign of sornes... depending on how fit your are. make sure to go both clockwise and counter clockwise with this one
Nov 5 2012 7:38PM
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SkiBum.
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Fuck all the BS...I will stick to drinking.
Nov 5 2012 7:48PM
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Wallisch_pl
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+k to everyone, but Clap you're already at 0/10, I can't go any lower!!!

I will be trying all of these and help is much appreciated, also on that note, I made a thread about being dizzy and what not from skiing and didn't get to many good answers so if you have a clue please tell me (besides drinking more water, i think it's more than being dehydrated, something with hitting my head)
Nov 5 2012 7:49PM
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daannnnieel
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Hi steeze! How are you? And thanks for making this thread, I will be doing most of the exercises listed aswell.
Nov 5 2012 7:52PM
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Wallisch_pl
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i cant tell if you're being sarcastic, but I'm doing pretty good
Nov 5 2012 7:53PM
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edai
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If you think your strong as fuck, you will be strong as fuck.
Nov 5 2012 8:00PM
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Wallisch_pl
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Nov 5 2012 8:55PM
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cheboy
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squats help for your knees and most over all leg strength, also stretch out your calf muscle which is most of the time a reason more hurting knees.
Nov 5 2012 9:06PM
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milk_man
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Get a bench, hop onto it and back down. And do 180s over it really fast, youll work up a sweat
Nov 5 2012 9:36PM
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ChrisSkisChronic
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I MTB damn near every day in the summer. I'd say it gets my legs in prime shape for skiing. Plus its shitloads of fun
Nov 5 2012 9:45PM
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