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Getting in Shape For Ski Season

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Mingg
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I figured it's about that time of year. What are you guys doing to get your legs/body ready for ski season?

I recently came across this on NS and have found it incredibly useful. Been working out since April and the first time I tried this I was in so much pain. I love it haha. There's even a nice little training plan in here(:

http://www.backcountry.com/explore/train-eccentric-leg-strength-for-alpine-skiing?avad=3299_a9ba5c32
Oct 26 2015 12:04AM
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snophie
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eating pizza ;)
Oct 26 2015 1:53AM
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yalice
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snophieeating pizza ;)


yes
Oct 26 2015 5:48AM
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Mingg
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snophieeating pizza ;)


Andy Parry would be so proud (:
Oct 26 2015 11:40AM
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little_boo
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I like pizza!

I also recently got the Mtn Athletics app, it's got some great training ideas. Focuses a lot on the legs, but also gets your upper body which is bomb to help reduce injury. Basically use that and then elaborate a bit more in the gym, and have been trying to bike a bunch too to boost endurance!
Oct 26 2015 2:26PM
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erica
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Oct 26 2015 5:57PM
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el_mn_op
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I did a lot of plyometrics this summer (the p90x workout version) because it's good for "jumping" sports, like basketball, skiing, etc. I wanted to do whatever I could to get the right leg muscles in good shape for the season

Now, I'm doing post-knee surgery PT. BLEH. Trying to rebuild my quad muscle, and all my other asshole leg muscles that atrophied. Shooting to be strong enough to ski by January! If anyone's got any tips on post-knee op recovery I'd love to hear them.
Oct 27 2015 12:14AM
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ModMommy
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I've been hiking and riding my bike daily, doing wall sits, jumping on the tramp and whatever else I can in between school and work.
Oct 27 2015 12:20AM
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LynxNation
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Right now it involves all study and no play time or work time... but for real though I can't say it enough.... Kayla Itsines.


Kayla Itsines is life.
Oct 27 2015 7:59PM
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annex_
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erica


Yes
Oct 28 2015 6:26PM
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