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Do yall actually do exercises before skiing?

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tutipups
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Ive seen people here say they do some but when you go on reddit people act like if you dont run 20km a day your gonna get tired. Am i just weird for not doing anything or is it more of a loud minority situation
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Raf.Diaz.
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I ride my bike to the hike park and I’m way better physically than if I’m lapin with cold muscles
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tutipups
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Raf.Diaz.I ride my bike to the hike park and I’m way better physically than if I’m lapin with cold muscles

that i get but i feel like the whole thing about having to work out to not get sore after a black is a bit over the top
2 years ago
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theabortionator
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12 ounce curls and a couple stretches
2 years ago
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grantn_
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405 pound deadlift at base of lift, 3 sets of 6
2 years ago
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0sum
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tutipupsthat i get but i feel like the whole thing about having to work out to not get sore after a black is a bit over the top

I think reddit is catering more to first time skiers. Learning to ski and being on skis for the first time can be really tiring and could take some of the fun out of it for new skiers.
Do think it's mostly overblown though.
2 years ago
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muffMan.
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I just park in the back lots, the walk there gets me warmed up
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tutipups
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muffMan.I just park in the back lots, the walk there gets me warmed up

i do that and just the simple go on one leg and swing your leg front and back 10 times thing
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ReturnToMonkey
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muffMan.I just park in the back lots, the walk there gets me warmed up

The bridger parking lot walk is the perfect warmup, especially if you do it kinda fast
2 years ago
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ReturnToMonkey
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Usually I try to walk faster than my friends, then stretch while I'm wheezing and coughing at the top waiting for them
2 years ago
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tri_photo
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reddit was your first mistake
2 years ago
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ericforman
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I stretch a bit cause I’m older and lift 2x a week. Else skiing itself gets you in absurd shape if you can actually ski. Lolligagging down groomers won’t do anything for you but skiing steeps, bumps, and park and working to go faster and harder certainly gets you yoked strength and endurance wise.

Also you can “warm up” on the hill aka take a few mellow laps, focus on technique, and then step it up as you loosen up.
2 years ago
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IsaacNW82
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Do you mean like pre-season workouts or warmups day of?
2 years ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I do feel way better if I stretch a bit and balance with my poles while I kinda bring my legs forward and backwards to get the blood flowing right before I ski
2 years ago
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jespe
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I try and do a full body stretch every night after skiing, and it made a big difference in how I feel the next day on hill. I found that I’m able to ski 5ish days a week and not be sore all the time.
2 years ago
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SmokedGouda
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Reddit spreading the lies as always. Im kinda unfit first day of the season, but by day 10, im rackin 20-30 runs a day and more then half aint grromers. The better joy in getting that many runs are the high speed lifts, but theres always a certain peace when riding them old fixed grip doubles.
2 years ago
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Lemuel
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I do roughly 20-30 minutes of yoga every morning. Has definitely helped avoid any sore muscles
2 years ago
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muffMan.
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ReturnToMonkeyThe bridger parking lot walk is the perfect warmup, especially if you do it kinda fast


Yeah that uphill gets you feelin justtt right
2 years ago
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49566738265
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You'll be amazed how much better of a skier you are with some fitness to lean on. Mobility, cardio, and strength training are all worth while on the side.
2 years ago
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lluscho
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I feel like I should but I doubt I ever will
2 years ago
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Farmville420
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I mean, not a full workout but doing dynamic stretches and stuff just to get to the blood flowing will definitely benefit you and get you feelin loose
2 years ago
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Schoess
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Yeah active stretching is really important. I ride the exercise bike 5 days a week and that really helps/is 0 impact. I also have learned that once I start skiing, I really need 2-3 laps to get fully loose and feel confident to start doing whatever I want.
2 years ago
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b0ss
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What you do the evening before and on the first 2 runs is more important than stretching at the base. But leg swings never hurt.
2 years ago
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270on420out
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I can wake up hungover with no breakfast and 4 hours of sleep but as long as I stretch for 10-20 minutes before skiing im good
2 years ago
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SmokedGouda
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I’m exercising my runny bowels this morning
2 years ago
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Craig114
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I used to ski 20-30 days a season and I never worked out. I would do a quick stretch in the parking lot as I got ready and that was it. Usually the first day or two I was very sore after and then it was over.
Now I live far from skiing and only get out like 3-5 days a season. If I don't start running or biking and stretching a month or so before I get totally fucked up and can hardly walk up stairs after. I'm also in my mid thirties and do at least some park laps that generally involve me hurting my knees on a washed out landing.
2 years ago
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lil.Boye
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i do knee workouts all trough fall, but forget it when season comes. still do them once a week if i get the chance. i do stretch and foam roll almost daily though
2 years ago
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_jam0__
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started working out in the fall this past year. do upper body mon wed fri and knees over toes tues thurs. also do a 25 min full body stretch every night before bed and lemme tell ya my body has never felt better. I can ski 7 days a week and be big chillin. PM me if ya'll are lookin for routines that will help your body not hurt and stay shreddin.
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