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Core Junkie

Core Junkie

At this point, I think everyone knows that having a strong core is critical for optimal skiing performance. What exactly defines your “core”? Many think the “core” refer to just the muscles around the mid-section (rectus abdominus, etc…), however, the major muscles of the core reside in the area of your belly, the mid and lower back and peripherally including the hips (some physiologists include the shoulders and even the neck).

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Posted: Thursday August 27, 2009 by Andrew Hooge | with 75 comments
Tags: Exercises, Fitness, FitSkiing, Ski, Skiing, Core

Reach Your Threshold

Reach Your Threshold

Today’s workout involves pushing your anaerobic threshold. Skiing is an aerobic and anaerobic activity and requires different styles of training to improve both aspects of fitness in the sport. Perform 10-15 sets or intervals of the circuit below.

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Posted: Wednesday August 26, 2009 by Andrew Hooge | with 0 comments
Tags: Exercises, Fitness, Ski, Skiing, exercise

Exercise of the Day: Lateral Hops

2009-03-30 10:43:00

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Posted: Monday March 30, 2009 by Randy Dickinson | with 0 comments

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2009-03-30 10:40:36

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Posted: Monday March 30, 2009 by Randy Dickinson | with 0 comments

Exercise of the Day: Lunge with Medicine Ball Thrust

2009-03-27 10:45:27

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Posted: Friday March 27, 2009 by Randy Dickinson | with 0 comments
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