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Looking for an off season training program for skiing

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yellav
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trying to be strong come ski season, i'm not a jock by any means but id like to be able to hit the ground running with a strong core and strong legs for the winter. i tried googling some stuff without much success. i already do a fair share of cardio i run anywhere from 5-10 miles 3-4 times a week. i've never been to a gym before so the more detailed you can be the better. thanks!
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ski0
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you must have done a horrible job searching
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skier58284
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Running, biking, and swimming are great, if you want to lift in a gym do a lot of SQUATZ and eat plenty of OATZ. Really, squats will help you a lot as a skier.
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gnar_whal
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do a lot of lifting and eat a lot of protein
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skier58284
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gnar_whaldo a lot of lifting and eat a lot of protein


Somewhat yes, but carbs are important too. Protein is mostly just good to eat late in the day, and the healthiest sources are nuts legumes etc. Early in the day, especially before and during workouts, carbs are best. Eat carbs about a half hour before any workout and then again every hour or two during your workout.
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CrapBandit
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gym - tan - laundry, that's the motto GTL

But seriously, just do calisthenics (push ups, squats etc). You don't need any weights unless you want to get big. Sign up for some yoga classes, great way to improve your flexibility and meet people. Just don't turn into those douche bags that start stretching and doing yoga poses on a subway, on a bus, in a McDonalds, in the office, on an airplane, on a crowded sidewalk, in the middle of a hiking trail where people are walking, while hanging out with friends who don't want to see how flexible you are because you are obviously making a grab for attention, etc....
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CrapBandit
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http://youtu.be/mvJHw64fxgQ

this guy is a beast
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.Steezy-McGee.
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I should probably start getting in shape... first few days of the season are like military camp for my legs. No bueno.
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CheddarJack
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Sh4dowReally, squats will help you a lot as a skier.


And give you a luscious behind ;)
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.Asain-Skiier
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Weighted lunges are the goat as well as squats.
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.Asain-Skiier
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Weighted lunges are the goat as well as squats.
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.[sanhedrin].
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Follow Brody Leven's lead ::

http://t.co/TubIUbfXBA
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Basil91
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eheath
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Drink every day.


Wait, you do that already.
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OregonDead
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http://www.tinamaze.com/blog/read/121/physical_preparation_en Check out Tina Maze. So ripped.
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Noha
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Honestly, Do a lot of biking, hills and hills. Also drinking a ton of water usually makes me feel a lot better, healthier, and way more active.
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D.Mac
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Dem low sqauts, real low
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