tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1677800 2025-02-06T14:58:06+00:00 Ski holidays & summer holidays in the mountains TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402e860f894f4200d 2025-02-06T14:58:06+00:00 2025-02-06T14:50:23+00:00

Master Safe Accurate Skiing & Snowboarding (SASS) for an Unforgettable Ski Holiday There's no doubt, skiing is an exhilarating winter sport that combines adventure, skill, and breathtaking landscapes - and many of us would gladly forego our summer breaks if...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402e860d5cf0c200b 2024-10-06T16:47:09+01:00 2024-10-06T16:48:14+01:00

Hot off the press from Johanna at Ice and Fire - the first snow is falling in Paradiski! October marks the beginning of the snow season in the Alps, and with it comes the age-old debate about how good this...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402c8d39fd882200c 2023-11-27T13:35:09+00:00 2023-11-27T13:34:42+00:00

Here's a comprehensive fitness program for weeks 9-12 of your preseason ski fitness plan. These weeks are crucial for peaking your fitness and preparing you for the demands of your ski holiday: Week 11-12: Peak Conditioning Day 1: Cardiovascular Conditioning...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402c8d3a38a78200d 2023-11-19T14:33:35+00:00 2023-11-19T14:34:47+00:00

Here's a detailed fitness program for weeks 9-10 of your preseason ski fitness plan. During this phase, the focus will be on maintaining your peak fitness level and refining your skiing-specific skills to ensure you're fully prepared for your ski...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402c8d39e84e7200c 2023-11-12T14:25:01+00:00 2023-11-12T14:26:55+00:00

Here's a detailed fitness program for weeks 7-8 of your preseason ski fitness plan. During this phase, we'll focus on maintaining and refining your cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility to ensure you're in peak condition for your ski holiday: Week...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402c8d3a1f7db200b 2023-11-05T14:28:07+00:00 2023-11-05T14:04:35+00:00

Here's a more detailed fitness program for weeks 5-6 of your pre-season ski fitness plan. During this phase, we'll focus on ski-specific training to further enhance your endurance, strength, and stability: Week 5-6: Ski-Specific Training Day 1: Cardiovascular Conditioning and...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402c8d3a1a362200b 2023-11-01T13:58:08+00:00 2023-11-01T13:58:09+00:00

Well-fitted ski boots and appropriate skis are crucial for improving your ski performance, but if you had to prioritize one over the other, a good fitting ski boot would generally be more important. Here's why: Ski Boots: Properly fitting ski...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402c8d39d657a200c 2023-10-30T12:53:34+00:00 2023-10-30T12:37:22+00:00

Here's a more detailed fitness program for weeks 3-4 of your preseason ski fitness plan. These weeks focus on building endurance, strength, and mobility to prepare you for the physical demands of skiing: Week 3-4: Building Endurance and Strength Day...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402c8d3a0b28c200b 2023-10-22T13:55:28+01:00 2023-10-22T13:54:29+01:00

Week 1-2: Establishing a Foundation Day 1: Cardiovascular Conditioning and Strength Training Warm-up (5-10 minutes): Jumping jacks, brisk walking, or light jogging to get your heart rate up. Cardiovascular Conditioning (20-30 minutes): Choose an activity such as brisk walking, cycling,...

Surfcat tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5538ab9fb883402c8d3a0c70b200d 2023-10-18T14:17:59+01:00 2023-10-18T14:16:42+01:00

Preparing for a ski holiday requires a combination of cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, and balance. A pre-season fitness program should ideally start 8-12 weeks before your trip to build the necessary stamina and strength for the slopes. Always consult with...

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