SPORT SPECIFIC SKIING
SNOW PATROL
Kath Hudson looks at some of the best training equipment and methods to help skiers hack the pace on the piste
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nyone who’s suffered the agony of being out of condi- tion on the slopes and limped back to the apartment at the
end of the day with muscles screaming, is likely to jump at the opportunity to take part in a ski fit training programme. Get- ting fit for skiing means less risk of injury, more stamina, fewer aches and pains in the evening and a lot more fun.
Technogym’s Crossover and Cardio Wave are often used in ‘ski fit’ training sessions
TARGETED WORKOUTS Fitness equipment suppliers have already recognised this market and there are several pieces of kit now available which are perfect for building ski/snowboard strength and fitness. Based on the same mechanics and
electronic monitoring systems as the Concept2 indoor rower, the Concept2 SkiErg helps to build strength and en- durance by working the entire body in an efficient, rhythmic motion, using the poling movement integral to Nordic ski- ing techniques and generating a range of resistance similar to that found on the snow. Able to build strength in the upper body, core and legs, as well as delivering a challenging aerobic work- out, the SkiErg is ideal for use in ski fit programmes. Gordon Seaton trains the British
Biathlon Team; a sport combining cross- country skiing and rifle shooting, and which demands high levels of fitness and immense upper body strength from its
participants. The SkiErg has become a key part of the team’s training regime. “The SkiErg has given us a whole spec-
trum of controllable exercise regimes for double poling,” explains Seaton. “It can cover the whole range of exercise: gen- tle, a long mid-effort session or short, sharp, hard intervals. It’s very effective in building upper body strength, which is really important for cross-country skiing but also for downhill skiing. And it’s ex- cellent for rehabilitation needs.” Meanwhile, Precor’s Adaptive Mo-
tion Trainer (AMT) provides a full body workout and, as it adapts to the natural movement of the body, can be used to focus on specific muscle groups. Deep lunges can be made to tone and build the glutes, with short strides for calves – areas that skiers need to concentrate on. Technogym’s Crossover and Cardio
Wave are also good for ski/snowboard preparation: they provide lateral
Strength Resistance Training and Conditioning Systems,
Utilising the unique patented BBCT technology providing increased athlete strength and power whilst reducing the risk of injury.
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