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What do I need to do to get fit?
Started by User in Ski Fitness, 16 Replies
Iceman wrote:That sounds better. Assume the running will strengthen the quads?

I am going for a weeks skiing next week, that will also be good exercise i think!

Excuse now to watch TV! :mrgreen:


Yes indeed. Almost all leg muscles in one go.

If you haven't run that distance before walk/run it - run for say 5 minutes then walk for two. Build up until you can beat 12 minutes and then you won't have to walk at all.
What do I need to do to get fit?
Started by User in Ski Fitness, 16 Replies
You don't have to do them all at once.

Whilst you are watching TV do a set of 10 every time the adverts are on.
What do I need to do to get fit?
Started by User in Ski Fitness, 16 Replies
This is an exercise plan I would recomend for a quick fitness boost for skiing but will work just as well for boarding. Since you have about 7 weeks use this as your weekly routine.

Monday: 5K run
Tuesday: 50 x crunches, 50 x push ups (or as many as you can of both)
Wednesday: 5K run
Thursday: 50 x crunches, 50 x push ups (or as many as you can of both)
Friday: 2K run
Weekends: Free

There are other exercise regimes which are far more skiing/boarding specific but running will help your cardio and stamina whilst push ups/crunches will help your core stability. Also it isn't too taxing and should only take up a maximum of 40 minutes per day.
Les Arcs??
Started by User in France, 40 Replies
Admin

Tell us more about the Hobbit. It sounds like fun.

Will be in La Plagne next week so will be over Les Arc at some point.
Regular/Goofy Advice.
Started by User in Snowboarding, 16 Replies
There is a good explination here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footedness
Ski Length Formula
Started by User in Ski Hardware, 18 Replies
There have been a lot of questions lately about the right length of ski for a person.

It got me to thinking about my own skis. My skis are 167 in length, I am 6ft, 13st, and an advanced intermediate. Should there be a certain length of ski for me?

So is there a formula or rule of thumb for working out lengths? Or even a minimum/maximum length people should use for their height, wieght, ability etc?
Regular/Goofy Advice.
Started by User in Snowboarding, 16 Replies
Most boarders practice riding fakie. Open up your stance and give it a bash. If it doesn't work out at least you will be more confident in fakie.
:lol: Just don't get the cheap deal from eBay to save a bit of extra money.