Louis Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Oh well, i've been hitting up the gym lately, I need to get my legs in shape for this season.. How about we share some training tips ? I wonder how the actual racers train while not on the board.. Any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRidesSquaw Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 The best way to stay in shape is really to cross-train with another sport as it is both fun and challenging. Basketball works well because it combines quick bursts of cardio (sprints) with power (jumping) and endurance. However, serious athlets will lift weights and train specific muscles in addition to working on cardiovascular endurance. In a nutshell a lifting program should look like this for a snowboarder: over the summer you should be focusing on building solid muscle by performing high reps of low weight (or even just bodyweight). Squats, deadlifts, lunges, etc... Be sure you are balancing yourself and not doing to many quadricep excercises with to few hamstrings (asking for a knee injury). As the season gets closer switch into more plyometric based excercises, but continue with your bodyweight lifts from the summer, just not as intense. Remember plyometrics are very dangerous and can really harm your body if done wrong or without adequate strength to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Cycling is my off-season sport. Cycling is intensive on legs plus coordination. I start the spring with a lot of road cycling to build up my cardio, then I switch to mountain biking in August to keep my cardio but as well go for burst of energy and reflex coordination. Finally by September, I go for downhill mountain biking, all reflex, burst of energy and adrenaline. In the meant time, I do regular ( 5 times a week ) weight lifting with low weight. Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Mine's motorcycling. Hare Scrambles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 This could be fun???: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9dTtFCNHZs&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9dTtFCNHZs&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> But I prefer to do it with a bunch of Bosus lined up. Jump from one to the next. I put them 5-6 feet apart. Its fun. More Swiss Ball fun: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QR3BZGfchk&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QR3BZGfchk&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> I can almost do this: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4mIBtje5i8&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4mIBtje5i8&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Longboarding? It's loads of fun, and you can still be carving in the off season:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted November 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 wow!!! You can do that ?! Im still shaky just trying to stay on top of an exercice ball lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Still take some stuff from this one. Many topics about exc. overhere through the last years. http://homepages.together.net/~ronjav/sbtp/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Fource Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Check out the book "Fit to Ski and Snowboard" by Rocky Snyder. He shares a lot of easy to learn/ bang for your buck exercises that stick to basics and work. Should be available through www.BarnesandNoble.com. For endurance I always use "wall sits" to compliment the rest of my workout. burn baby burn! Cheers. -Ryan www.bergssnowboardshop.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Check out the book "Fit to Ski and Snowboard" by Rocky Snyder. He shares a lot of easy to learn/ bang for your buck exercises that stick to basics and work. found it here, too http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=109&isbn=0071468994 Thanks for that! My first day was yesterday and I'm in horrible shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfell Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Most people focus way too much on legs for snowboard prep. True they are very important, but for balance and stability the core is far more important. Don't neglect the core!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinegirl Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 thank you phil! i happen to agree. i also tend to make sure that i work out my shoulders in an effort to protect them. i think body weight bearing exercises with a focus on balance and stability can pretty much cover you for the season. as well as using cardio workouts that focus on recovery a la berg meuller (please forgive my horrible spelling). snowboarding is fun, so training for it should be enjoyable as well. knee rehab is not fun ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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