Onic Palandjian Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hello everyone, I’m 44yo, 5’8’’ (174cm), 150lb (68kg). Just started waterskiing 4 years ago at the age of 40. My first year, getting up on one ski was a challenge, but I progressed, as follows: 2011 skied 25 times - completed the slalom course 2012 skied 100 times - completed the course @34mph (55km) 2013 skied 160 times - made 28 off (14m) 2014 skied 140 times - PB 3,5@32 (13m) & 4@28 in competition (I never ski more than one set/day) My waterski progress incentivized me to eat healthier, sleep longer, and exercise daily. I had two minor injuries in 2014 (whiplash and sprained ankle) which set me back a bit, but I want to continue my progress. On the off season, I workout everyday for 60-80 minutes (a mix of bicycling, circuit training, HIIT, alpine skiing, walking). Weather allowing, I waterski once a week. During season (May-Oct) I waterski 4 times per week. What is the ideal training frequency for waterskiing, for both on and off season for someone like me? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 The number of sets per week that you ski should be your age multiplied by the number of years you've been skiing :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted March 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2015 2850 sets a week??? lucky if I get 4 sets a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 @Onic Palandjian I have no idea what's ideal for you. But I do want to congratulate you on fantastic progress. That's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 I managed 6 sets all of last year... Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 It sounds like you have the opportunity to ski frequently. All I would say is listen to your body. If you are continually tired and sore and not making progress, take a few days off. Your body will let you know how much is too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2015 Ski every possible day that you have air in your lungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 If the water is not frozen SKI!!!! "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rok Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 Ski 'til your palms are raw! (Then tape 'em up and ski some more!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 More. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2015 I don't keep track, but I'd guess I ski 150+/- sets per year. I am 58, usually ski one set a day, and ski daily May through mid October, with days off pretty much only for wind and rain, plus Florida in winter/spring. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rfa Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'm 61 and "quick math" probably 100 sets/year..April - October. Never mind what my body "tells" me...as my friend @Lpskier will tell you, my performances clearly show it's not enough...interestingly, I also started to ski at age 40. Don't remember where i was at 44 but I'm sure not quite where you are...Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2015 Don't let @rfa kid you. He is awesome. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 @Onic Palandjian I now ski less and sleep more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 Ummm, as much as you can take. I skied almost 2000 passes last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 And he can only ski for a fraction of the year - dude is a machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 As much as your body can handle. You get more sets in than I usually do in a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onic Palandjian Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 @drewski32 I did not quite get your answer. Please elaborate... @andjules Thank you! @gt2003 My mind often wants more than my body... @rfa Let's keep at it! @thager lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 @Onic Palandjian It was a joke. Multiply your age by the number of years you've been skiing. you should come up with a ludicrously large number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onic Palandjian Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 @drewski ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 I take 6-8 sets a week in season, usually on 3 days so 2-3 sets/day. I would like to spread it out more but it's a long drive to the lake. Less than 6 I feel it's hard to maintain the fitness level. Much more and my body starts to feel pretty beat, especially if I am going up the rope. I hardly cross train in season but think I should. I will try to step that up this summer. Listen to your body and train smart. If I am tired I stay at longer lines and work on basic things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeski Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 As much as you can possibly take (every oportunity to ski) without having your body tell you otherwise. That is my goal every season here on out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mellig Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 As much as the body can handle and each year you learn new parts of the body that you need to focus on more to sustain this obsession... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BRY Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 +1 for as much as the body can handle. 1 set 6 days a week works better for me than 3 sets 2 days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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