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Dryland training
- Thread starter Briski
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I don't have a routine, but have favorite sets of exercises that I do more starting mid-summer and into late fall. After knee rehab the second half of 2012, I found a personal trainer to work with. Kept working with her about ten years. Usually May-July and then September-October. Learned how to do stuff with good form, so that made it easier to exercise on my own.
These days I do the Core class at the local rock climbing gym a couple times a week when I'm not traveling. Having a class makes it more likely I'll do other stuff.
Have you ever looked at the Bumps for Boomers exercise program? I never made it past Phase 1 but the exercises made sense. Didn't have the self-discipline to keep going after a few months.
www.bumpsforboomers.com
These days I do the Core class at the local rock climbing gym a couple times a week when I'm not traveling. Having a class makes it more likely I'll do other stuff.
Have you ever looked at the Bumps for Boomers exercise program? I never made it past Phase 1 but the exercises made sense. Didn't have the self-discipline to keep going after a few months.
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www.bumpsforboomers.com
I follow Jessica Smith. She created an annually-paid membership plan that gives you access to all her content, the old DVD and Youtube content plus any new content.
She has programs that feature strength training, various types of cardio, Pilates, and yoga.
Working out consistently with her 'Your Best Year Yet' program really helped with stamina last season.
She has programs that feature strength training, various types of cardio, Pilates, and yoga.
Working out consistently with her 'Your Best Year Yet' program really helped with stamina last season.
Re: the Bumps for Boomers program - thanks for re-posting! At the risk of distraction from what I am doing, I like reviewing other options, especially considering it's with Bill Fabrocini. He's a real pro when it comes to ski fitness.Basic Ski Fitness | Free Online Video Skiing Exercises
Ski exercise tips presented by the best sports trainer in Aspen Colorado. A free video exercise program comprised of 9 exercise videos. Get fit - ski better
racetiger
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I have a freeski workout program from a trial subscription to one of Bruce Oldham's programs.
I should start doing it. Also riding my bike to work at least twice a week helps. I already do a lot of pushing heavy pallets of stuff at work and I noticed that helps a ton. Since getting this job a couple years ago, my first ski days of the year haven't been sore!
I should start doing it. Also riding my bike to work at least twice a week helps. I already do a lot of pushing heavy pallets of stuff at work and I noticed that helps a ton. Since getting this job a couple years ago, my first ski days of the year haven't been sore!
jlh138
Certified Ski Diva
Really enjoyed the Rocky Mountain Masters presentation with Lisa Ballard a couple weeks ago. The transition of exercises from summer to ski season is really interesting to me. Something Lindsey Vonn has been posting about recently.
Transcript and some images here from the presentation: https://otter.ai/u/87fXiTbeh21wFeDI...SrJlGwohVy7rKMV1UA_aem_F3aSIBawDiYp0CRIg0JoJw
Transcript and some images here from the presentation: https://otter.ai/u/87fXiTbeh21wFeDI...SrJlGwohVy7rKMV1UA_aem_F3aSIBawDiYp0CRIg0JoJw
That Rocky Mountain Masters presentation with Lisa Ballard sounds like it was really insightful! I love how exercises can be adapted as we transition from summer training to ski season, it's something that doesn’t get enough attention. I’m also a big fan of what Lindsey Vonn has been sharing lately. It's always interesting to see how professional athletes tailor their routines for peak performance.
Experimenting with inline skate lessons this month with a Level 3 PSIA alpine instructor, just to try something different. Always humbling to learn a new sport.
Finally getting back on my bikes although riding season may not last long.
Returning to ACL injury prevention workout sessions with a local physical therapist to jump start my training also.
Finally getting back on my bikes although riding season may not last long.
Returning to ACL injury prevention workout sessions with a local physical therapist to jump start my training also.
Did you do that last year too? If so, what was the focus?
@Briski I was just looking at the PSIA site and am curious under what heading you found the 12 week program as I am not having any luck finding it.
Are you in a ski town? If so many gyms offer a 6 to 8 week ski fit specific class. I go 4 days a week for a set price for the program that ends the week the resort near me opens. Then the gym switches to more upper body. I love it because I am more diligent going to the class than doing at home work. It is a bunch of schooler colleagues and others. I am the weakest link in the class of 20 or so, and modify a lot of the drills. We work on strength, endurance, and my two favorites, speed and balance, building not just week to week but day to day. Most attend all 4 sessions a week. Each session is close to an hour and half. Most are over 50 years of age. I like to start working out now so I am fit enough for the classes....eeek.
Are you in a ski town? If so many gyms offer a 6 to 8 week ski fit specific class. I go 4 days a week for a set price for the program that ends the week the resort near me opens. Then the gym switches to more upper body. I love it because I am more diligent going to the class than doing at home work. It is a bunch of schooler colleagues and others. I am the weakest link in the class of 20 or so, and modify a lot of the drills. We work on strength, endurance, and my two favorites, speed and balance, building not just week to week but day to day. Most attend all 4 sessions a week. Each session is close to an hour and half. Most are over 50 years of age. I like to start working out now so I am fit enough for the classes....eeek.
This is a good one if you don't always have access to gym equipment.
www.wagnerskis.com
Six Week Ski Prep (No Equipment)
Here it is, Jake Hutchinson's (practically) world-famous "prep for the ski season" workout. Jake has edited his original gym workout for the home-fitness-enthusiast, but it is just as dynamic as the original.
www.wagnerskis.com
I did, just too much inertia to overcome by myself, so a structured class as @snoWYmonkey mentioned is really effective for me.
Below is a poster from my sports medicine doc’s office recently, I learned that I need to strengthen the lateral muscles of my upper legs and the glutes. My knee cap isn’t tracking properly and is causing some discomfort. I don’t want to f’up the ACL allograft from April 2024.
I recognize the exercises in the poster. Even though I didn't do ACL repair, I can do all of those exercises. I avoid the zigzag shuffle though. Using the TRX for some of those exercises is really good for core muscles as a bonus.
I know exactly what you mean about needing outside structure. That's why I found a personal trainer to work with after knee rehab was done in late 2012. Kept that up during early summer and pre-season until 2021. These days I'm doing core classes at a rock climbing gym, plus some strength training, because sometimes I go with my daughter. Lately I'm seriously considering doing a small set of personal training sessions to focus on hamstrings, adductors/abductors, and glutes. A new instructor took over in June and I like his approach.
sarai
Certified Ski Diva
That's cool. Is the 12 week program something you purchase in the online store? I haven't come accross it since joining
sarai
Certified Ski Diva
I lift weights and hike. I also made up this plyo-ish circuit I do at the gym because I wanted to get better at explosive movements and sometimes I get bored lifting weights and wanted something more fun to do. I usually do it three times around. Recently I was able to do it four times probably cos I ate so much food the night before haha. I don't recommend doing it because I am not qualified to make up exercise routines. Moral of the story tho is if working out is fun it's easier to want to do it.
