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What are you doing to stay in shape?
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MissySki
Angel Diva
Indeed! I definitely feel like just taking that first step to doing "something" helps breed more movement as you go along.
Glad you found a space you are happy going to again! I am on the other end of the spectrum where I'll get way more done if I don't have to go drive to the gym. I love the large selection of virtual classes available now.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Hopscotch is definitely one of the drills I saw as I was scrolling through some videos of agility ladder drills.
skinnyfootskis
Angel Diva
Has anyone dealt with plantar fasciitis and skiing? I can walk but not jump....
Eera
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
So between reducing alcohol intake and upping physical activity, I've lost 8kg since March (slow and steady but still good), would like to ditch another 8-10. Started upping my running...
and sprained/tore my MCL.
Seeing physio tomorrow, it's tender to the touch and hurts going down stairs; I don't think it's a bad one based on Dr Google but I'll let her make the call on what to do about it. Still, paranoid that it's going to bugger up France for me. Just for reassurance - has anyone had to ski in a brace because of their knees? Does it make a difference?
and sprained/tore my MCL.
Seeing physio tomorrow, it's tender to the touch and hurts going down stairs; I don't think it's a bad one based on Dr Google but I'll let her make the call on what to do about it. Still, paranoid that it's going to bugger up France for me. Just for reassurance - has anyone had to ski in a brace because of their knees? Does it make a difference?
AJM
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
What a bummer !!!
I tore my MCL a few years back, it healed on its own along with physio and hasnt given me any grief since so fingers crossed for you.
I've never skied in a a brace but plenty of friends do and they dont seem to have any issues.
Let us know how you get on as along with my broken left leg I've also done some damage to my right knee, not sure what yet but I'm having an MRI next week to find out so I'll probably be skiing in a brace or maybe two next season
Eera
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The good news is the physio doesn't think it's anything too serious and it should heal spontaneously like yours did! Have some exercises to keep up with for the next few weeks. it's just annoying that I was just getting my fitness levels back up.What a bummer !!!
I tore my MCL a few years back, it healed on its own along with physio and hasnt given me any grief since so fingers crossed for you.
I've never skied in a a brace but plenty of friends do and they dont seem to have any issues.
Let us know how you get on as along with my broken left leg I've also done some damage to my right knee, not sure what yet but I'm having an MRI next week to find out so I'll probably be skiing in a brace or maybe two next season
Hope your knee is nothing bad; joints seem to be in conspiracy against us - do you remember the good old days when everything functioned and nothing hurt? Ah, the flowers of youth...
AJM
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I know right !!!
echo_VT
Angel Diva
In addition to spin I have been lifting, just set this up for myself, thanks to prime day. Feeling pretty proud of myself to have put this together myself. Unfortunately I don’t recommend the rack or the bar cushion, but I do recommend the bar the weights and the clips. Mat is okay! 5x5 will hopefully become a daily thing soon!
I also went to Bolton babe force get ready for ski season workout last night and here’s what we did:
We did:
- single leg deadlifts for form, then added free weights
- calf raises with bent knees for all reps
- Wall sits
- Planks, side planks, hands to forearms and back again (reps), reverse planks
- Rows, negative rows
- Spider man crawl (knees to elbows)
- Sliding lunge on a towel with free weights (using core to lunge and come back)
- Weighted deadlifts
- lateral jump to single leg landing (using core to stabilize)
- Hip rotation work
- Ski squats, weighted
I think there was more but I’m not remembering. Lots on mobility. Join us on Wednesday!
echo_VT
Angel Diva
Babe Force - Preseason Prep for Skiing & Riding - Bolton Valley
Join us for our 4 Week Series that will focus on training our bodies in preparation for Skiing and Snowboarding.
www.boltonvalley.com
10/26 is next followed by I think 11/4, 5:30-6:30. In a lower lounge that faces the sunset over the mountains. Beautiful setting and fun group of women
MissySki
Angel Diva
This sounds awesome!! Something I would totally do if I were in that area.Babe Force - Preseason Prep for Skiing & Riding - Bolton Valley
Join us for our 4 Week Series that will focus on training our bodies in preparation for Skiing and Snowboarding.
10/26 is next followed by I think 11/4, 5:30-6:30. In a lower lounge that faces the sunset over the mountains. Beautiful setting and fun group of women
You'll love that cushion when you start chest presses with heavy weight. One of the tests I have to do is press 1/2 body weight. So far we're up to 55lbs I think. There is talk of the Sr. C's only needing to do 40%. Then I'm closer already. Testing is December.
My trainer is big on body weight. So lots of TRX and the Body Slide bench.
My trainer is big on body weight. So lots of TRX and the Body Slide bench.
MissySki
Angel Diva
I’m in central Massachusetts.
echo_VT
Angel Diva
I don’t have a bench yet but I am not sure that I will do chest presses! Right now it’s dead lifts, weighted squats and weighted lunges. TRX is great. I don’t have anything yet from the ceiling! I will have to google body slide bench as I’m not familiar!
echo_VT
Angel Diva
Ah okay yes, Bolton would be a touch far for sure.
