How can I get in shape before the next ski season?

Question

Ok, so I just turned 18 within the last 3 weeks, I'm around 5'11'' and I'm about 230 lbs. last time I checked, but the last time I checked my weight was in November/December, so really, I could weigh less cause I went skiing a least once a week this ski season. My obsession as of December of 2006 has been skiing, and I feel as though my weight is holding me back from being a better/faster skier, even though everyone I meet says I am a great skier for skiing for under 2 years. I really just want to know what would be the best thing to do to get into shape before the next ski season. I know I really should just work out more, but I don't like working out alone, and I don't really like working out in gym's, because my type of exercise is actually doing something like playing soccer or some type of sport. I just need ideas, help, and suggestions on what I should do.

Answer 1

Start with your sports that you enjoy in a team situation, add a couple of other things, like a jump rope for 15 minutes every day, and step touch drills in a soccer drill. Try to develop your core strength and keep your muscles fast.

I am one of the larger ski instructors in the school, my size was what yours was in November, I'm down 25 lbs, and am starting to get in shape finally.  I'm also 64, and ski a little slower now than when I was a kid your age.  55 MPH is fast enough for me now.  To get good at skiing, you must ski, take good lessons and ski, use a proper fitting ski boot and ski. You will get better by skiing as much as possible.

Answer 2

RUNRUNRUN!!!!! ive been skiing for 4 years and every day that i can i try to bike or run or just go on a walk with my friends.  it reeeely helps to keep your legs, abs, and upper arms in shape. try lifting weights or go to the gym every other day.

Answer 3

if u wana go faster then get realy fat since your weight will go faster because of gravity.

if you want to be realistic then do core work. try to run, bike, hike, and swim. sports will help too. i dont nkow anyone who is exceptionaly good at skiing that is overweight so keep it skinny.

Answer 4

well, unless you play sports three to four times a week, you'll need to add some good ol' fashioned exercises in there.  however, i'll give you ideas where you don't need a gym.  

the pushup--best overall strength exercise imo

squats/lunges--impt for skiing, add weight if you can

plank/side plank--look it up to see a picture

pull ups--if you can find a bar or ledge, use it (alot).  don't worry if you can't do even one, then challenge yourself by hanging for as long as you can.

adding muscle will help you lose fat since it raises your metabolic rate.  start humbly, then try to add more repetitions to your previous best.  make it fun, and it will be.

Answer 5

Dude, you need to lose some weight. Do lots of cardio and stop eating. I am not telling you what to do, but you would feel better about yourself if you did. Oh and guess what, you skiing would improve drastically if you weren't lugging around all that excess fat! Good luck!

Answer 6

Think exactly the same thing I always struggle to get back into the gist of things...

Answer 7

my best advice is to be active take up biking (great for leg strenght) and climping

basiclly i have found the key to skiing is core work so just do it at your house