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gorilas
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What do you guys do for workouts?
Oct 6 2017 10:54AM
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Rparr
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I bike a lot and do bodyweight core workouts. There are a lot of insane plank variations that you can do that work well. I don't feel the need to work out any other part of my body for skiing, although it probably wouldn't hurt
Oct 6 2017 10:56AM
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Bassin
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I run, hike and climb a lot in the summers to stay active. As far as working out I find good basic core, leg and arm workouts at home mixed with calisthenics keeps me in shape for ski season. Crystal Wright (FWT champ)has an awesome pre season skiing training routine she posted on TGR this year that kicks ass.
Oct 6 2017 11:07AM
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Thisismyusethegw
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Sounds really stupid but I will put a 35 pound weight in my ski backpack and go down to my treadmill, elevate it to the highest level and speedwalk for about a mile with the backpack on. Tried it last season and though it sounds (and probably looks) really dumb it helped me.
Oct 7 2017 12:09AM
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_Garagely_
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For skiing, I did this last fall and it made a real difference https://www.backcountry.com/explore/train-eccentric-leg-strength-for-alpine-skiing
Oct 7 2017 7:09PM
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r._ed
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Only Bodyweight Exercises

Here my routine for pre season:

As Many as you can of each with proper form, No rest between sets. 5 days a week.

Side to Side Crunches
Press Ups (Wide Stance)
Squats
X-Crunch
Press Ups (Narrow Stance)
Pistol Squat Right Leg
Hells to Heaven
Pullups
Pistol Squats Left Leg
Plank Step Throughs
Dips
Back Extensions
Press Ups (Mixed Stance)

Squats are the best for skiing!
Oct 9 2017 2:37PM
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oxiclean
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race me
Oct 9 2017 10:31PM
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theabortionator
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I do some hiking, walk around the slope a bit for work, and a ton of 12 ounce curls.
Oct 9 2017 10:33PM
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.CJ.
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R-EDOnly Bodyweight Exercises

Here my routine for pre season:

As Many as you can of each with proper form, No rest between sets. 5 days a week.

Side to Side Crunches
Press Ups (Wide Stance)
Squats
X-Crunch
Press Ups (Narrow Stance)
Pistol Squat Right Leg
Hells to Heaven
Pullups
Pistol Squats Left Leg
Plank Step Throughs
Dips
Back Extensions
Press Ups (Mixed Stance)

Squats are the best for skiing!


How many sets? Or should I just go balls to the wall and try to do as many as possible?
Oct 9 2017 11:55PM
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r._ed
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.CJ.How many sets? Or should I just go balls to the wall and try to do as many as possible?


Up to you, I just do one set of each but take no breaks between each exercise. It'll get your heart pumping for sure!
Oct 11 2017 7:38PM
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RousedWits
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Its all about rollerblading in my opinion the best (and most fun) way to keep in shape for skiing...
I think It works a lot of the same muscles as skiing. Easier on your knees (relative to running) helps you get and stay low while moving..

Ive got essentially 2 frames, one that for big wheels so I can go for miles and get a good workout in.. And I've got a pair of aggressive frames with small wheels and an H block so I can hit the park/grind rails.

I also think one of the most overlooked skills is flexibility. If you want to get steezy, you gotta be loose!
Oct 11 2017 8:02PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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RaarlFor skiing, I did this last fall and it made a real difference https://www.backcountry.com/explore/train-eccentric-leg-strength-for-alpine-skiing


+1 for leg blasters
Oct 11 2017 10:05PM
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csdavidson18
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I mix 3 scoops of whey protein powder in my blender bottle and take it everywhere I go. Thats really all you need. Then when I finish my protein powder I drink water out of it just so I get every last grain of powder and so everyone knows I work out.
Oct 11 2017 11:21PM
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Swizzer
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What about mid season workout routines? A lot of weight lifting probably won't do me much good while trying to ski so is aerobic training the best way to go?
Oct 12 2017 5:35AM
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C_dub
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swim bruh
Oct 12 2017 7:30AM
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Crispy.
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SwizzerWhat about mid season workout routines? A lot of weight lifting probably won't do me much good while trying to ski so is aerobic training the best way to go?


Yeah, I've made this mistake in all my past years of skiing just because I'm an exercise fiend. I'd be doing 6 days of lifting/running on top of skiing 5 days a week. This winter I'm definitely cutting way back. Alongside skiing, my plan is to do an easy run or two, lift weights once-ish, and maybe a yoga class every week and really save myself for skiing.
Oct 12 2017 8:36AM
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oxiclean
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I'll let you take the bus home.
Oct 12 2017 11:40PM
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SteezeJibberton
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RaarlFor skiing, I did this last fall and it made a real difference https://www.backcountry.com/explore/train-eccentric-leg-strength-for-alpine-skiing


Live and die by the leg blasters G! This summer I've combined that routine with some plank variations and lots of cardio, I feel like I'm in great skiing shape
Oct 13 2017 4:24PM
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TheHamburglar
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bench squat dead
Oct 13 2017 4:27PM
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