Keepin in shape for skiing

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title says it. how do you keep in shape in the off season for skiing? and does anyone have any good exercises to do to strenghten your knees?

ive just got a balance board (piece of pvc tube with plank of wood over the top) and finding it pretty good for balance and core strenght.

Jul 3 2012 7:31AM

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man 40 kg is pretty badass. Kettlebells are so awesome, I want to buy a heavier one now, maybe 24 kg.

Jul 3 2012 8:40PM

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Yeah the gym I work out at has bells from 10 pounds all the way up to 88. It's all about the form. Once you feel like you can do an entire workout with one bell, moving up isn't too bad. I don't actually workout with the 40 kg, I've just used it a couple times.

And explaining kettlebells and how awesome they are to all my friends is so hard, they don't realize how hard they are and how good of a workout you get from them.

Jul 3 2012 8:45PM

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I worked out twice with my friends in our school gym and we used kettle balls. I have never felt so weak in my life.

Jul 3 2012 9:15PM

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They're very different and difficult for sure. All my friends do is lift. Lifting gives you strength, yes, but you can't just lift. You need to promote flexibility with yoga, and aerobics are needed, too. Kettlebells are an all body workout. Anything with a swinging motion involves upper and lower body. You don't get as "jacked" using kettlebells, but I sure as hell feel really strong after working out with them for a year and a half.

Jul 3 2012 9:24PM

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Jul 4 2012 9:43AM

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I second this slacklining is fucking awesome and it gets you working out and have tons of fun!

Jul 4 2012 10:41AM

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Rachy

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knees and hips are huge for me... cause i've pretty much destroyed both

I stretch my hip flexors every day. I do wall sits daily in which I'm nearing the 3 minute mark. For my knees what I have found to help the most is laying on my back with my feet against the wall in a sitting position and then walking up the wall and down until my legs can't deal anymore. I used to have pain walking down stairs and I've noticed a huge difference since I've started.

Then i do the standard stuff like sit ups, pushups and so forth.

Jul 4 2012 11:06AM

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i watch a lot of porn to keep cardio going

Jul 5 2012 12:26AM

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Im in pretty good shape but my legs are shit and I feel like im gonna tear my ACL pretty soon. What can I do to prevent an ACL tear? Squat, stretch more, use band exercises? Let me know.

Jul 5 2012 12:00PM

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i just summer skiafterbangin hot babes. works like a charm

Jul 5 2012 12:59PM

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I try mountain bike about everyday, I run a lot, but I want to start strength

are kettle bells good?? I feel like they are

Jul 5 2012 1:05PM

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i started doing this recently: http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/high-intensity-circuit-routine/

not being a fan of working out at all, it's pretty sweet because you can do it in like 35 minutes and it gets pretty intense.

Jul 5 2012 1:12PM

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DayMan

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This looks pretty damn solid. Might have to try it

Jul 5 2012 1:41PM

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ski0

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you should try doing some of those with kettlebells instead, I find they are more comfortable to use, and give a better workout. Especially for swings/push press/goblet squat.

Jul 5 2012 1:44PM

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