What exercise is best for ski racing?

Question

I've heard people recommend squats. What else? Are those ski exercise machines any good? I'm about to get into Masters skiing. Thanks.

Answer 1

A lot of the answers already had good ideas. Also, one of the best off season exercises is cycling.  It will strengthen your calves, quads and hamstrings. You can do both aerobic and strength training on a bicycle. I  would recommend a racing bike, unless you live near trails where you can ride on dirt. Mountain biking hones your hand eye coordiation.

Answer 2

The skiers edge is a great machine, but pricey. The only real exercise for skiing is that, general body conditioning, balance exercises on one foot. These all help, it depends on how serious you are about senior racing. The top level racers condition and compete as serious as World Cup racers and they do ride fast skiis. Ski and train as much as you reasonably can, it is the only way to be the best. Everything else helps.

Answer 3

Well, a couple of years ago, I bought the Skier's Edge machine. Let me tell you, this thing is magical! My skiing, strength, and over`all fitness improved by using it. It also burns up to 1,000 calories per hour. However, it tends to get a little pricey. If you cant afford the best, then here's what I would do:

-Take a bike ride

-Get on a stationary bike for 20 min

- Weighted squats (hold dumbells while performing squats)

-Leg lifts with ankle weights

-Crunches

-Push-ups

-Even some light yoga is great for you too!

For more info visit www.skiersedge.com and www.trainwithmeonline.com.

Hope this Helps!

Answer 4

the skiing exercise machines are brilliant. i had never skied before having one but now after using the machine i ski to a high level and also race

i would recommended getting it straight away.

Answer 5

Squats are excellent but if you rollerblade that is the best.  It is the  most similar muscle group exercise you can do without snow.  It is so close to skiing that your muscles wont know the difference.

Answer 6

hey. i get ski racing magazine and i'm a racer too:) but i'll read you what it says.

single-leg bounding

force bias medicine-ball throws and toss (i'd google that to see what it is ha)

over speed springs slightly downhill

strength alignment and flexibility work

split squat jumps

explosive step ups

single leg squats

it says also to do lots of explosive workouts.

like jumping. and instead of just doing regular squats, do squat thrusts or squat jumps.

jump up on steps.

get like an aerobic step or a box and jump up and down from that.

also it says to do explosive running.. like walking for a little then sprinting full out then walking for a little then sprinting full out.

i guess it sounds like they know what they're talking about ha

Answer 7

do exercises to work out your entire body, but focus on legs and core.  being in better allaround shape will make you faster and prevent injury.

focus on legs and core.  do sit ups, crunches, and leg lifts to build strong abs.  squats, biking, running, and lunges are great for legs.  also try wall sits and alpine jumps (get in tuck position and jump as high as you can, keeping your upper body tucked)