What exercises can I do to strengthen my leg muscles before going on a ski holiday?
When I went last year I hurt my knee and it still clicks when I walk upstairs. I want to avoid causing it any further injury.
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What can I do to get the most out of my ice skating lessons?
Leg extensions, leg curls, squats, and calf raises for starters. For the squats and calf raises, start with no weights and gradually add weights (5 lb. increments). For the leg extensions and curls, start with the lightest weight setting and work your way up in weight. Start all these exercises with 8-10 reps and work your way up to 14-16 reps.Another thing I like to do is to stand with my feet roughly shoulder length apart (kind of like parallel skiing) and do as many squats as my knees can take for 30 seconds then stay in a squat position (similar to a tuck position in skiing) for 30 seconds and repeating this cycle. I will start with one set per workout then increase the amount of sets in subsequent workouts. I will then increase the times by 15 seconds after I feel that I have gotten used to the 30-second cycle (usually over several workouts).
The key here is to start slow and work your way up.
Another suggestion is to talk to a physical therapist or a personal trainer that can get you in skiing shape.
Hope this helps.
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SquatsLunges
Wallsits
Biking/stationary bike
Any cardio activity will generally help you...I would avoid running though...too much impact.
When you do your exercises, go for low load, high reps. For instance, when biking, don't try to force a hard gear, keep it light, and let your legs spin. Don't try for a 5 minute wall sit. Go 30-60 seconds, rest, and repeat.
Have fun!
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Wall squats are good too. Keep your feet at shoulder width and do not bend below 90-degrees. Start by doing it while brushing your teeth or something short. Keep increasing the length of time. Your teeth may get cleaner too!I would like to know how the sport CURLING is played?
Running is great for improving cardiovascular and leg fitness squats are good as well. The best thing to do is to purchase a skiers edge if you have the spare cash.If you been ice skating since 3, and you're getting near the professional, should i just drop out?
This is an easy on and takes very little effort to do but works very well for professionals at a desk or when your sitting at a table.Take your knee or your foot (you can do this with either and should do it with both)... and push against the leg of a table or desk while your sitting down. You can do this when ever you think about it and as often as you can. Make certain that you do not forget to push and to pull both ways. Knee, front of the foot and back of the foot.
Another good one is try and pick up marbles with your toes. Enjoy
Independent Ski Instructor teaching in the French Alps. "Megeve Mike" is the owner of: www.SkiProsMegeve.com
I don't want to wear a skating dress.?
First of all, start running and stretching. Focus particularily on your legs when you stretch, stretching your calfs, hamstrings, groin muscles, etc. This is so that when you start doing specific exercises for specific muscle groups, you don't strain or pull a muscle and further inhibit your activity.As far as exercises, key ones like squats, lunges, and wall sits have already been mentioned.
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