Ski Conditioning Classes
With the first snowfall in the French Alps and Norway this week (w/c 18/10/2010) its time to start training your body for the best ski season you've ever had! Imagine it. Every run is like a little piece of heaven, your heart races as you carve turns and maneuver through moguls, there are no restrictions, you are free to express your spirit.
We are planning on launching a specific Ski Conditioning class at the banstead Cricket club also on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. This will be an 8 week course based on the following format (Have a look at this in more detail here):
- Core Strength & Fitness Assessment
- Core Stability
- Muscular Strength
- Balance
- Flexibility
- Cardio Fitness
- Ski Endurance
- Speed & Power
Over the next few weeks we will be looking at all the above aspects of fitness for ski conditioning, so that you can have your best season ever!
To sign up for Ski Fitness classes fill in the forms here and click on the sign up button depending on how many times a week and when you can come along. You will need to be able to commit to the full 8 week course to recieve the maximum benefit as each week we will be covering a different element and level of fitness.
| Location | Class | Start Date | Start Time | Weeks | Days per week | Days | Total Price | Forms | Sign Up |
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| Banstead Cricket Club | Ski fitness | TBC | 0730-0830 | 8 | Once | Tues OR Thurs | £88 | Complete |
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| Banstead Cricket Club | Ski fitness | TBC | 0730-0830 | 8 | Twice | Tues & Thurs | £190 | Complete |
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| Banstead Cricket Club | Ski fitness | TBC | 0930-1030 | 8 | Once | Tues OR Thurs | £88 | Complete |
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| Banstead Cricket Club | Ski fitness | TBC | 0930-1030 | 8 | twice | Tues & Thurs | £190 | Complete |
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Dr Kevin Stone, Orthopaedic Surgeon for the U.S. Ski Team and Pro Ski Tour, recommends an eight to ten week program a daily training schedule that combines highly aerobic activities like cycling, in-line skating, and running along with weight training and stretching. "A program that combines aerobic and strength training with flexibility conditioning is best because the muscles get strong yet remain supple -- an important quality for absorbing the shocks while skiing down the mountain."
I have written a number of articles over the years for the Surrey Mirror on ski Conditioning which can be viewed here. I was in my University Ski Team, and ski every year on reds and blacks, i just love it and i want you to enjoy it to the max too! So what are you waiting for lets get you Ski Fit!! We all love the thrill and freedom of the slopes and the last thing we want slowing us down are thighs burning from lactic acid build-up, low back pain, or knees sore from inability to control your skis or snow board in technical sections.
