Baller jetpilotg4 Posted April 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2016 Back in the day , I could just strap a ski on and go .... Now that I'm longer in the tooth , strentgh and stamina are at a premium ... What do some of you guys do in the weight room , and cross training to get you to your best skiing form the quickest ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted April 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2016 For me there are no magic tricks. This sounds like starting a diet a week before summer holidays and expecting unrealistic results. I think that the only thing you can do the very last minute is to strap a ski on your feet and ski in ski shape, but take it easy by running lots of openers and easy passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted April 25, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hockey and riding bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lovell Posted April 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2016 Offseason pull ups helped my forearms this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbutcher Posted April 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2016 Ski year round and never get out of shape (if your water doesn't freeze). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 HiiT. High intensity interval training. Deadlifts and pull-ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ausbun324 Posted April 26, 2016 Members Share Posted April 26, 2016 Get a dirt bike and ride some motocross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 Rowing machine - back, legs, cardio... It hits all the right buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkTimm Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 Crossfit, Hit it hard in the off season and back off but don't stop during your ski season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 @Lovell genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 +1 rowing machine. I did it this year and it really helps, I've never felt better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted April 26, 2016 Supporting Member Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'd be likely to trust whatever @rayn says. Might be the fittest skier in our region. (And after an off-season in FL I'm eager to see his skiing this season!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 I train with weights year round. Heavy at times. 6-7 days a week. Works well for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 The real answer is to do what Jenny Labaw tells you to do. Lots of ballers do/have used her with great success. @Than_Bogan I hope what I learned and changed can travel with me back up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wolfeie Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 Train year round, and have a 9 month ski season. At 59 I play ice hockey 2x week, ride my bike 5x week, lift weights 4-5x, do pull-ups during weekdays when not skiing. Started season with 4 pass sets, 2-3 sets per weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted April 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 27, 2016 JLB is the shi@, I'd recommend her to anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted April 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 27, 2016 @JohnCox is a freak of nature -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted April 27, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted April 27, 2016 Says the guy that can bench a small car...with @JohnCox inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted April 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 27, 2016 I walk, over eat, get depressed and ski. then i drink,get fat,get depressed and ski. seems to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted April 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 27, 2016 CrossFit for sure- Been doing it 3 years and every spring I experience almost zero soreness after my first sets. The "functional" movements are really what skiing is in many ways. You have one connection at your hands and another at your feet and everything in between gets worked over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted April 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 27, 2016 12 oz curls year round. I also sit in an ergonomic chair in front of a computer 8-10hrs/day so I am in a shape. Round is a shape right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted April 27, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted April 27, 2016 Nothing that I have found can get one in shape for sking other then just getting over the initial pain hump and just ski !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted April 27, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted April 27, 2016 For my lessons in FL a couple of weeks ago (after about 6 months off the water), I did this to get back into skiing shape (while not risking injury): 1. Free ski on open water as soon as it is liquid. Take at least two long runs with continual cutting/turning until you are tired. 2. After 4 days, repeat #1. Add a third run, if possible. 3. Take two sets of 6 passes on a course about 3 days after #2. 4. Take two more sets of 6-8 passes in a course about 3 days after #3. After #4, continue increasing either passes or sets while simultaneously reducing time between ski days. For me, #1 was March 13. Due to uncooperative weather, #3 was March 26. My lessons were April 4 and I was in reasonable skiing shape. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted April 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 27, 2016 At 55 I've been doing a cross training regime for about 35 years which gets modified a little every couple years to avoid boredom and take care of some aches that come with age. Basically... 3 to 4 days per week various combinations of - sit ups, push ups, pull ups, back arches, squats, lunges, calf raises, dumbbell lifts, stretch, walk, run cycle, swim, and officiate 40 to 50 basketball games through the winter season, And there's always the yard and house work. Check out @jhughes article on mental fitness too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller foxriverat Posted April 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2016 @MS that's my workout too. Rode a quick 10 miles today for my 56th b day. And playing rat hockey tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_quail Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 If you have the time (and $) for it, +1 for Crossfit. Lots of anaerobic, pull ups, deadlifts, core, rowing. Plus ... it's a lot more fun than just hopping on the rower or heading to the gym for some pull ups and squats ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller paul413ski Posted April 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2016 Mountain bike 50 miles per week and try not to break any thing on the black runs reduce to 25 miles per week during the ski season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiinxs Posted April 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2016 Gym workouts with weight training and elliptical for cardio. When you think you are in shape, you find out every year (why do I forget this every year) that you aren't even close. When I start skiing I try to run slow passes on the course on jumpers for a couple weeks before getting the slalom out. Seems to help. For me, if I can finally get on the slalom for a couple weeks with no injuries life is good. The older you get, the harder that is to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted April 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2016 If I start not with weekend session but travel for skiing 7 or 10 days, for me having clincher gloves is must. Because it is such an upset to sit on ponton on the day #3 with fingers done and see how others ski. First week of the season grip is the only limiting factor for me... To stay in shape - uphills on mountain bike help a lot. Cardio, strength & endurance in one glass )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller epnault Posted April 29, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2016 I workout 12 months a year with a focus on staying in the best shape for skiing. Crossfit is my favorite but I also like rowing and outdoor cycling. If you are asking at the end of April is late and going to a gym and working out won't be worth it. Might be the best to just start skiing and plow through the pains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bkreis Posted April 29, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2016 @jetpilotg4 I create workouts for skiers and have had great success with those people both on and off season. pm me if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted April 29, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2016 Please, someone post "the perfect pull" machine. I love seeing that thing in threads. Makes my day! B) To be clear, I'm sure there are a lot of good workout + diets that actually help. I'm just sure that thing doesn't. Cut Hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted April 29, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2016 After many years of this, I've come to believe that 75% of the soreness in the traps and upper back is due to deep water starts, as opposed to just skiing. It's the almost hyper extension of the arms going forward that occurs during the "get up", or at least the way I get up. I was less sore this year, and I think due to seated cable rows and upright rows, working rather hard at each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted April 29, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2016 lots of dead lifts and high intensity intervals off season. On season --- SKI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted April 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2016 +1 on offseason deadlifts. Although, I completely pass on deadlifts during the season unless I know I'm not skiing for a couple days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted April 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2016 In the offseason P90x Insanity hybrid the first three months of winter, then Insanity the second half of winter. Lots of biking and rollerblading when the weather permits. Lots of stretching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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