Get in Shape for Winter with John Collinson’s 12-Week Ski Season Prep Program Few athletes are as dedicated or knowledgeable regarding ski season preparation as professional skier and fitness trainer John Collinson. Known for being one of the world’s top big mountain freeskiers and tackling some of the most extreme slopes, Collinson’s success is built on a foundation of rigorous physical conditioning that goes far beyond the average skier’s routine. Now, as the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 9, 2024 0 Comments
How To Prevent Ski Injuries With The Canadian Olympic Team’s Method Written by Steve Carver Winter sports enthusiasts face a high risk of injuries, especially in activities like skiing and snowboarding. The thrill of speed, unpredictable weather conditions, and challenging terrains can lead to some serious accidents. There are an average of 2.8 injuries for every 1,000 days skied, with knee-related injuries standing out as the most prevalent. The risks are […] Brains Guest Author | December 22, 2023 0 Comments
Want to Get in Shape for Ski Season? Try the “Leg Blaster” Routine Preseason Conditioning Ski season will be here before you know it. You must be in top physical condition to maximize your enjoyment and performance on the mountain. But not just any condition; you need to be in ski shape specifically. The best way to get in ski shape is to go skiing. However, even if you’ve been mountain biking and surfing […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 13, 2022 1 Comment
How to Prepare Your Body for Ski Season Skiing is a fantastic sport, as it works not only your entire body but also your lungs. This intense sport leaves skiers often burning 350 calories per hour. There are some tips and tricks to build up resistance and strength in the sport to prepare for the exceptional season ahead. Increasing Your Stamina Perhaps one of the most important factors […] Breya Bergom | July 27, 2022 0 Comments
Steep As It Gets: Learn to Ski Steep at a Clinic Near You You are peering over the edge, staring into the jaws of a 45 degree couloir, thinking, is this over my head? Is this a smart thing to be doing? Do I belong here? Can I ski this? We’ve all been in a similar situation. Filled with doubt, wondering if the terrain we were about to ski into was just a little bit over our head. Most of the time we’re all right and all of the worrying was about nothing. You skied it. Sure. Did you feel comfortable or confident about what you did? How can you push things safely to the next step? Guest Author | January 10, 2015 0 Comments
VIDEO: How To Get Strong for Ski Season | “The Monster Factory” Located in a warehouse just south of Jackson, WY, Mountain Athlete is an unconventional gym to say the least. There are no fancy machines and most of the exercises don’t require much beyond some free weights, a pull-up bar, and maybe a sandbag. Founded by Rob Shaul, Mountain Athlete provides specialized training for a variety of outdoor pursuits such as mountain guiding, climbing, kayaking, and skiing. Dubbed “The Monster Factory,” it has produced top-level athletes such as Griffin Post, Crystal Wright, and Kit DesLauriers just to […] Liza Sarychev | August 27, 2014 0 Comments
“How Do You Get Ready for Winter?” – Jackson Hole Jackson Hole is asking us what we do to get ready for winter. Well, what do you do? Squats? Lunges? Plyometrics? Trail Running? Abs? Swimming? Mountain Biking? Olympic Lifts? Cleans? Jerks? Pull Ups? What? Personally, I do plyometrics, abs, run, and surf. The plyometrics likely go the furthest, but the running helps with cardio and abs are always good. The surfing likely does […] SnowBrains | October 16, 2013 2 Comments
73-Seconds of AWESOME! | Unreal Trampoline Session w/ Vincent Gagnier This little gem showed up on my Facebook feed last night and pumped me up. The doubles and triples that Vincent has in his bag of tramp tricks makes it no surprise that he is one of the top Flippy Spinny skiers out there. Enjoy and share:) Daryn Edmunds | September 19, 2013 2 Comments
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