Ski Strength Training Workout

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You can see snow on the hills and your skis are ready to go, but did you get your body ready with a good Ski Strength Training Workout?

Make the smart decision to be properly conditioned for your first day of skiing so you can not only be impressive but also avoid injury and even prevent next day muscle soreness.

What Type Of Ski Strength Training Workout Should I be Doing?

Think about what parts of your body have to do the most work when you are skiing. Your legs and your core! It only makes sense then that you need a solid leg weight training routine mixed with balance and core exercises.

The leg exercises that you choose should emphasize on improving your muscular strength and endurance. A great way to combine those two elements is to alternate heavy weights/lower reps and lighter weights/higher reps in your leg workouts. Throw in a few balancing and plyometric exercises for power and agility and you will be set.

Your Ski Strength Training Workout needs to include exercises for your back and abs. One of my favorite ways to do this is to use the Swiss Ball or Balance Boards that trains your body to stay controlled while it is skiing downhill. Include exercises that force you balance and to use the whole core, rather than only focusing on your abs.

How Soon Before Skiing Season Should I Start My Ski Strength Training Workout?

How soon you start really depends on how active you are right now. If you have been regularly doing strength training and cardio all year long at for at least 3-4 days a week you will want to start getting ready for ski season about 4 weeks before your first day out.

If, however, you have been sporadic about your workouts or not working out at all, you will want to start getting ready 10-12 weeks beforehand. This is another case where it is to your advantage to keep yourself in good physical condition all the time.

How Often Should I be Doing My Ski Strength Training Workout?

Your weekly workout frequency can vary a lot but here is a sample to give you some ideas:

Monday- Lower Body Weight Training (heavy), 45 min elliptical cardio, Stretch

Tuesday- Core/Upper Body Strength Training (endurance), 45 min treadmill running, Stretch

Wednesday- Lower Body Plyometrics, 30 min stair climber cardio, Stretch

Thursday- 45 min Spinning Class, Core/Upper Body Strength Training (heavy), Stretch

Friday- Lower Body Endurance Weight Training, 30 minutes walking, Stretch

Sat and Sun- Easy 20 minute walks, Stretch or Yoga/Pilates class.

After a week or two you will want to change this routine up again to ensure that your strength and endurance keep progressing. There are a lot of variables and that you can put into your training routine.

It is a good idea to learn how to add changes to your workouts as you progress. Finding a personal trainer to put together workout programs for you and your advancements is another great way to get this done.

As you can see, it is advisable to keep yourself in good shape all year round! When you are getting ready for a sport you really need to amp your training up specific for that activity. You will thank yourself when you are enjoying your best ski season ever!

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