August 21, 2023

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Balance in Motion It’s one thing to balance while standing still, it’s a whole new game to balance 4 limbs independently relevant to the “centrifugal” force while attempting to elegantly slide downhill. As discussed in The ABC’s of Proprioception of Skiing Part 1, balance is achieved by controlling the body’s centre of gravity over the base

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July 31, 2023

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Balance leads to proprioception and precise ski techniqueAgility, balance and coordination are considered to be the ABC’s of Proprioception. Together they make up the body’s spacial awareness to the surrounding environment and the ability to react accurately and precisely. However the order to practice them is actually quite important and should be respected as balance first, coordination

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July 31, 2023

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Skiing has SOOO many benefitsBlizzard or bluebird, skiing makes winter come alive and the thrill of that first snowflake of the season, an anticipated treasure. Dreaming and determined to ski motivates many to stay strong and keep moving. Skiing can be super social and a sport that works well to enjoy as a family. Also

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July 16, 2023

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Is it possible to rest wrong? There is certainly more than one way to rest right. But there are plenty of common errors that if corrected could help you prevent a ton of injuries that simply don’t need to happen. We have made it to mid July. Back at the end of May, I published

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June 29, 2023

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Skill Development:Off Season Roller Blade Turn VariationDevelops inside leg tipping and edge similarityDevelop smooth edge release moveDevelops lateral balanceImproves edging skills including the edge changeHow to Perform: On Pro-Fitter or similar ski exerciser place you hands on your upper thighs to bring you into a slightly flexed athletic stance. Use your hands to feel your thigh

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June 27, 2023

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Skier ProfileSkier: Connor BishopSkier Type: IntermediateSkiing Goals: I am still fairly new to skiing. Transitioning from a snowboarder and learning to become a better skier now. My goal is to confidently be able to ride any groomer this upcoming season with speed!Experience: a few years but I only ski about 1-2 times per year.Equipment Specs: I usually

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May 25, 2023

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The ski hill is CLOSED… Now what?No time like the present to reflect on strengths and weaknesses, literally, and how to get better at skiing in the off season by adding in simple offseason exercises to build better balance in muscle groups and optimize ski fitness and training.  Skiers are strong!!!Seasonal Conditioning StrategyTraining Tips to Make

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May 13, 2023

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What muscles do you use most when skiing?Bending the knees and pulling the feet back underneath at the top of the turn is a combination of Stance, Balance & Fore Aft Moves that is essential for every type of terrain and turn shape on or off piste and takes several muscles including the hamstrings. Check out

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