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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 25
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Staying in shape - best body shape for skiing?
Whats the best type of body build you could have for skiiing? and any tips on keeping that shape?
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#2 |
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 24
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I'd say just keep healthy, slim waist, somewhat muscular so turns and stuff are easier, just eat vegetables and fruits, and have a nice daily exercise, basic stuff basically.
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#3 |
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 26
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What Khaotic said, just stay in a good shape, try to have some muscles, and eat healthly, iron and protein is also good.
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You'd have to be healthy of course and I think strong leg muscles wouldn't go a miss!
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#5 |
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 25
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I like to use those optical gliders at the gym. Gives you strong leg muscles and powerful hips - perfect for skiing
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 75
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#7 |
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 25
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Well if you plan on going fast and cutting and edge you have to get your uper boding in strengh you may want to curl and lift also try to get your buttox in shap for sking too.
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Shredder
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 44
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I bike all summer and try to stay limber, stretching and keep the lungs working. Solid core muscles help alot too. A healthy lifestyle will do it!
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Bracing Grip
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Virginia
Posts: 89
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Strong cores, arms, legs, and neck. Carrying skis is hard, and you need to be able to stay up at all time while skiing. If you do not use polls, you should try using your arms to brace your legs. You need a strong neck to look ahead, and to keep your sight steady on bumps.
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#10 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Upper Midwest
Posts: 14
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I don't know if any particular body style is preferred, but some athletic ability and/or physical fitness is desirable. The combo of healthy eating, exercise, and stretching is VERY important. I agree with the comments from the cyclist (I am also a cyclist and hiker) keeps those legs nice and strong in the off-season. If you don't have access to a gym, there are exercises you can do at home for free. The best? Get your back against a wall a center your legs beneath your shoulders. Now lower yourself into a squat and hold, then press yourself back up. Do this as many times as you can. Next? Lunges. Those two exercises alone, combined with a good stretching regimen will help you tremendously. Sit ups won't hurt either as they will strengthen your "core" muscles. If you have difficulty due to a bad neck or back, try the modified version by raising those shoulders off the floor while concentrating on squeezing those abs. You can even add a slight twist for obliques.
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Let it Snow !
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Whistler
Posts: 53
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Strong legs and core are essential for a long day on the slopes.
Jackie pointed out the back to the wall and squat exercise, thats a really good one for skiing. |
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Bracing Grip
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Virginia
Posts: 89
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High discepline is essential.
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