Staying in shape - best body shape for skiing?

Dizaster · 17-04-06, 07:04 AM

Whats the best type of body build you could have for skiiing? and any tips on keeping that shape?

Khaotic · 17-04-06, 08:06 AM

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.

Abyss · 19-04-06, 10:13 PM

What Khaotic said, just stay in a good shape, try to have some muscles, and eat healthly, iron and protein is also good.

Michael · 20-04-06, 12:10 AM

You'd have to be healthy of course and I think strong leg muscles wouldn't go a miss!

sparky · 22-04-06, 06:18 PM

I like to use those optical gliders at the gym. Gives you strong leg muscles and powerful hips - perfect for skiing

TomC · 13-05-06, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizaster

Whats the best type of body build you could have for skiiing? and any tips on keeping that shape?

Regular exercise is always good to keep you generally fit! Also having strong enough leg muscles would be a bonus and would stop you getting tired legs when skiing.

ebittner · 14-05-06, 08:11 AM

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.

canadianskier · 08-12-06, 01:12 AM

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!

mortabunt · 23-09-08, 08:18 PM

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.

Jackie · 25-09-08, 02:23 PM

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.

wbsr · 26-09-08, 01:06 AM

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.

mortabunt · 26-09-08, 01:11 AM

High discepline is essential.

17-04-06, 07:04 AM	#1
Dizaster I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25	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? __________________

17-04-06, 08:06 AM	#2
Khaotic I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 24	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. __________________

08-12-06, 01:12 AM	#8
canadianskier Shredder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 44	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! __________________ When you come to a fork in the trail......... take it.

26-09-08, 01:06 AM	#11
wbsr Let it Snow ! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Whistler Posts: 53	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. __________________ Current Whistler snow report and conditions Ski Rentals in Whistler

26-09-08, 01:11 AM	#12
mortabunt Bracing Grip Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 89	High discepline is essential. __________________ __________________ Celerius, stabilius, prudentius, strenuis!

19-04-06, 10:13 PM	#3
Abyss I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 26	What Khaotic said, just stay in a good shape, try to have some muscles, and eat healthly, iron and protein is also good.

20-04-06, 12:10 AM	#4
Michael I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 391	You'd have to be healthy of course and I think strong leg muscles wouldn't go a miss!

22-04-06, 06:18 PM	#5
sparky I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25	I like to use those optical gliders at the gym. Gives you strong leg muscles and powerful hips - perfect for skiing

14-05-06, 08:11 AM	#7
ebittner I haven't picked a title Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	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.

23-09-08, 08:18 PM	#9
mortabunt Bracing Grip Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 89	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.

25-09-08, 02:23 PM	#10
Jackie I haven't picked a title Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upper Midwest Posts: 14	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.