Training
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Strength & Balance Training |
Fri, Jun 22, 2007
- By Sheila Kealey
Here's a workout that reminds me of the Backyard Olympics sessions done by Team NordicSkiRacer's Jeff Potter a couple years ago.
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Mon, May 21, 2007
- By Craig Storey
Skiers must spend lots of time working the muscles of the shoulders, back, stomach and arms that power the PUSH phase of poling. But you shouldn't forget to strengthen the RECOVERY phase too!
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Thu, May 17, 2007
- By Stephen Seiler
During skiing the contribution of the upper body to movement velocity varies from perhaps 10% during the classic diagonal stride to 100% during double poling. During skating uphill , the upper body contributes 50% or more of the total force.
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Photos and Video
Mon, Aug 28, 2006
- By Mike Muha
At the NordicSkiRacer.com June Training Camp, Coaches Fjeldheim and Ryan demonstrated six different plyometric drills to develop explosive strength in cross country skiers. Here's photos and video.
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Mon, Jul 10, 2006
- By Mike Muha
Ever struggled to stay upright on an icy trail? Don't wait for awful ski conditions to work on agility and balance - start now in your own backyard under sunny and warm conditions!
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Tue, Jun 6, 2006
- By Mike Muha
Don't have access to a weight room or rollerboard? Use your rollerskis to strengthen your upper body.
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Strength Training
Sat, Feb 5, 2005
- By Doug Garfield
Doug Garfield has developed a shortcut protocol for Armit: Power for Poling that he think works just as well as the original for Nordic athletes at every level of fitness, skill, and motivation.
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Tue, Sep 28, 2004
- By Mike Muha
Building a roller board is easy. Here's plans to my board and a sample workout.
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Sun, Aug 1, 2004
- By Mike Muha
Here's a medicine ball exercise we've adopted for our Team NordicSkiRacer Thursday night strength sessions that simulates doublepoling.
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Core Strength
Mon, Jul 26, 2004
- By Mike Muha
Here's a seated medicine ball toss (also called a seated oblique toss) for two people that can really work your core muscles.
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Sat, Jun 16, 2001
- By Mike Muha
Notes from the XC Oregon June 2001 Race Camp specifically addressing weight training in the late Fall, before the Transition Phase into the Racing Season.
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Sat, Jun 16, 2001
- By Mike Muha
Notes about strength training from the XC Oregon June 2001 Race Camp.
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