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What are you doing to stay in shape?
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snoWYmonkey
Angel Diva
@marzNC The PT in the video you posted is spot on in terms of balance and the strength that is required for balance, being key components to skiing safely. I like her exercises, but I wish she would have some easier ones first like starting with a bosu versus a physio for kneeling.
She mentions safety and that her own examples are no good. I am surprised that as a PT she did not take the time to show these examples in a correct environment. Having myself, taken a horrible spill working on a physio ball, I would now never do so on a hard wood floor with walls so close by.
I really liked how she immediately mentioned looking up and down and side to side while balancing. In skiing, we actually do this in reverse. Meaning, that different body parts might be the ones doing the turning, but the head has to stay focused ahead meaning that it does not always align with the upper or lower body and vision is so key to balance.
While they don't impact the points she makes, her takes on skiing technique are perhaps a bit off.
For those with a training partner I think being on the balance board and tossing a ball back and forth while balancing is actually another great exercise as the arms are rarely static while we ski and learning to compensate with the rest of the body to maintain balance is again so important.
She mentions safety and that her own examples are no good. I am surprised that as a PT she did not take the time to show these examples in a correct environment. Having myself, taken a horrible spill working on a physio ball, I would now never do so on a hard wood floor with walls so close by.
I really liked how she immediately mentioned looking up and down and side to side while balancing. In skiing, we actually do this in reverse. Meaning, that different body parts might be the ones doing the turning, but the head has to stay focused ahead meaning that it does not always align with the upper or lower body and vision is so key to balance.
While they don't impact the points she makes, her takes on skiing technique are perhaps a bit off.
For those with a training partner I think being on the balance board and tossing a ball back and forth while balancing is actually another great exercise as the arms are rarely static while we ski and learning to compensate with the rest of the body to maintain balance is again so important.
marzNC
Angel Diva
She lives in Ottawa . . . perhaps more of a groomer skier?
That's the only video she has for skiers, so I don't think it's a high priority. She also has exercises for pickleball, which probably is of interest to more seniors.
Here's what she has as the most basic exercises to improve balance.
November 2022
My favorite balance exercise video is only a couple minutes. It starts with static balance and then provides an easy way to work on dynamic balance.
May 2013
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
I work out once a week for an hour with a master personal trainer (it's been 7 years +) , mostly on core stability and balance and have done the exercises you initially posted . The wobble board one a lot ! The balancing on fitness ball not as much. Another good one is two Bosu balls, one foot on each, using weights (or one kettlebell) doing squats.
Agree with @snoWYmonkey about her skiing technique and the hard floors, although I noticed she has a yoga mat. I thought the same thing - I would not want to crash into a wall or heavy object !
Agree with @snoWYmonkey about her skiing technique and the hard floors, although I noticed she has a yoga mat. I thought the same thing - I would not want to crash into a wall or heavy object !
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Also try to ride my road bike a couple of times a week and walk the other days..... sometimes run.
marzNC
Angel Diva
In the last couple months, I started strength training at the climbing gym where my daughter and I were doing core classes together once or twice a week. The trainer who does Core and Strength is very good with beginners and intermediates of all ages. The fitness area is relatively small, so no machines, just kettle bells, dumbbells, barbells, with benches and bands. Been interesting learning how to get things set up.
Don't know how often I'll get to a strength session in Oct-Nov because I have a few fun trips planned. Having learned a few new exercises with dumbbells, should be able to do stuff while traveling since most resort or motel fitness rooms have them. I already knew basic bone-building exercises with a kettle bell.
Bottom line is that I can feel the difference when rock climbing.
For people who have never done strength training and have access to standard machines, here's a good introduction. Also includes a kettlebell and dumbbell exercise. I learned these exercises the first few years working with my personal trainer (2012-15) during the spring and fall.
September 2024
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Don't know how often I'll get to a strength session in Oct-Nov because I have a few fun trips planned. Having learned a few new exercises with dumbbells, should be able to do stuff while traveling since most resort or motel fitness rooms have them. I already knew basic bone-building exercises with a kettle bell.
Bottom line is that I can feel the difference when rock climbing.
For people who have never done strength training and have access to standard machines, here's a good introduction. Also includes a kettlebell and dumbbell exercise. I learned these exercises the first few years working with my personal trainer (2012-15) during the spring and fall.
September 2024
A 25-Minute Strength Workout for Beginners
New to the weight room? This routine is for you.
skibum4ever
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Following as improving my balance has been at the core of my summer exercise focus.
marzNC
Angel Diva
You've probably seen quite a few of these exercises but might find a few new ideas. I would probably prefer to do some of them standing close to something for support or using the TRX. Not really holding it tightly, but it can provide a bit more confidence to go deeper or longer.
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Redefining Strength is a good resource. Nice to see her get more exposure. @skibum4ever , she's down in Newport Beach.
Alyssm
Angel Diva
Many years ago I tried to roller blade while "walking" my malamute. Once. Nothing broken, but had a spectacular bruise on my hip for weeks. Learned my lesson. Walking is much safer!
sibhusky
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Got another 35 miles in...
It turns out anniversary dinners take ten days to take off.
Olesya C
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I dance ballet, pointe and jazz at intermediate advanced level, also started taking yoga and pilates for cross training at a local gym about a month ago. Pointe is exhilarating in its challenge, we started learning turns and that is quite challenging. I think I should be ready for the ski season balance and core strength wise. 
DH and I also hike on weekends almost every week. I am looking forward to the ski season. Classical ballet and pointe are both an amazing workout and art therapy all in one for me.
DH and I also hike on weekends almost every week. I am looking forward to the ski season. Classical ballet and pointe are both an amazing workout and art therapy all in one for me.
cosmicplanks
Angel Diva
I added one new sport to my summer routine. Usually I hike, lift weights on Tonal and do gyrotonic, but as I age, I felt like I was missing some plyo/sprint work. I hate doing that stuff so I took up tennis again after a 20 year hiatus. I am really impressed with how it challenges me in ways my previous activities didn't. I am exhausted though lol
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I think this is awesome.
IceHeeler
Angel Diva
This is the only exercise I miss since I started exercising at home in 2020. It's so fun I forget I'm exercising.
I recently received a GiBoard as a present and have been playing with that a bit. I haven't gotten good enough to make a video workout for it yet. I add more step ups, 90º step ups, hip dips, etc to my regular stuff in September and October to make the transition to skiing a little easier. I also add more lunges, but that's more for telemarking just in case the mood strikes me not to downhill.
skibum4ever
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
skibum4ever
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The above is a new book of "Core Exercises for Seniors".
I have benefitted from the information and particularly the Exercises.
Take a look if you like. It is currently free to download on Amazon.
I have benefitted from the information and particularly the Exercises.
Take a look if you like. It is currently free to download on Amazon.
skibum4ever
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The author requests that you please submit an Amazon review after you read it.
skinnyfootskis
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Is that a woolly mammoth chasing with you… awesome
skibum4ever
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yes it absolutely is.
@VickiK and I were playing around with an AI app one evening and that was one of our better results.
