Off Season Conditioning

[Nick]

Sounds like you are already slacking and falling behind ...

Yeah basically ! I did the workout that was supposed to be yesterday, today; and am still sore as hell.

So far though the whole week has been good. I'm on Day #4 of health eating, less caffeine, etc. Only 86 more days to go.

 

[gostan]

Over half way through week 2 of P90X and I am definitely addicted again to this workout regime. And, my eating & drinking habits are much improved. Not one grey goose martini since I started. Now that the workouts are getting a bit easier on my old bod, The no martini's is the biggest sacrifice that I am making. But, no way can I workout at 5:30 am unless I am straight, narrow & boring.

Stan

 

[Nick]

Over half way through week 2 of P90X and I am definitely addicted again to this workout regime. And, my eating & drinking habits are much improved. Not one grey goose martini since I started. Now that the workouts are getting a bit easier on my old bod, The no martini's is the biggest sacrifice that I am making. But, no way can I workout at 5:30 am unless I am straight, narrow & boring.

Stan

Did you do it before as well?

I'm on P90X again as well. I am also on second week, started on Monday last week. Today was shoulders & arms workout. I already feel SO MUCH BETTER than last week.

in the first 8 days I lost 4 lb and a full inch from my waist. I'm back in the 180's now (189.7 hahaha)

I have been having the occasional captain morgain & diet, but it's 1 drink normally and not 5.

 

[gostan]

Did you do it before as well?

I'm on P90X again as well. I am also on second week, started on Monday last week. Today was shoulders & arms workout. I already feel SO MUCH BETTER than last week.

in the first 8 days I lost 4 lb and a full inch from my waist. I'm back in the 180's now (189.7 hahaha)

I have been having the occasional captain morgain & diet, but it's 1 drink normally and not 5.

Nick, yes I did P90X last season. It really helped my ski conditioning and core immensely. All of the bumps at Sugarbush were no stress at all. At 63 I lose the pounds much slower than when I younger, so I am down from 198 to 194 right now. Keep up the good workouts!

 

[Nick]

Started phase 2 today, two weeks behind schedule, but since Jul 30th I've dropped 10lb .... another 7-10 to go

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[ScottySkis]

Started phase 2 today, two weeks behind schedule, but since Jul 30th I've dropped 10lb .... another 7-10 to go

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That is great.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

training for NYC Marathon in November...after that, mtn biking, trail running, swimming, surfing

 

[wtcobb]

Just saw this article from EpicSki: http://www.epicski.com/a/exercises-for-pre-season-ski-training

 

[wtcobb]

Also one exercise I've done a lot for hiking/skiing leg stability is to stand on one leg and pass a weight (12-15lbs.) in a circle around my body. Try to go for 20-30 rotations, three sets each leg. It does great for ankle and knee strength.

 

[Nick]

Yeah, I find in general P90X really helpful, the leg & back workouts, the core workouts, and the plyometrics in particular really build up quad strength. Wall squats, lunges, really do wonders for keeping you going on a long day, particularly in the bumps or in the woods.

 

[jrmagic]

Also one exercise I've done a lot for hiking/skiing leg stability is to stand on one leg and pass a weight (12-15lbs.) in a circle around my body. Try to go for 20-30 rotations, three sets each leg. It does great for ankle and knee strength.

Thout sounds great. For years I ahve been brushing my teeth while on one leg alternating each time which I feel has helped a lot but I think I need to incorporate this type of movement. It shoudl also be a great core stabilizer as well.

That said I've had a pretty lazy summer and drank LOTS of good beer. its time to get more serious again!

 

[Nick]

wow, that's a great idea ... while brushing your teeth. Perfect amount of time, get some leg strength in ... .smart!

 

[Edd]

1 day a week of upper body lifting.
1 day a week of legs, including dumbbell squats, 1 leg dumbbell squats, step ups with dumbbells plus side step ups and ball rolls for the hamstrings
1 day of cardio for an hour
1-2 days of yoga

It's taken months but I dropped 15 pounds due to exercise and diet. I can't give up the beer. Not gonna happen.

 

[jrmagic]

I really can't take credit for it. In the one year my son played soccer I heard the coach tell all the kids to do this and thought it was a good idea and have done it ever since.

 

[jrmagic]

. I can't give up the beer. Not gonna happen.

My problem exactly Edd. I did try to go with ultralights which are fine if you are having one ( really how often is that gonna be lol?) by the second I don't like the taste anymore so I've been back on full bodied beers for a while now.

 

[Nick]

Yeah i've been doing Amstel if I need to (occasional Corona Light in the summer) but it's just not the same.

 

[Madroch]

Dialing in my prep for ski season... Unlikely to ski before thanksgiving- so set my 60 day plan...lift 3 days, insanity 3 days (alternating with lifting)-- light cardio or stretch day 7. See you on the slopes...

 

[Nick]

My p90x has been continuous but I was sick for almost 5 days last week. Plus my diet hasn't been great, not enough to gain weight, but I haven't lost any more, I'm still floating at 184. I'd like to get to the mid 170's.

 

[jrmagic]

Nice! So far my preseason conditioning has consisted of eating steaks and drinking rich beers. Time to get to work!

 

[Edd]

Anybody tried this?
http://www.avalancheskitraining.com/?hop=m231g

Something a but fakey about it but I'd try it with a couple of recommendations.