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11. December 2008 by admin.
Importance of Play
30. November 2008 by admin.
A common misconception within the North American youth sporting world is the concept of ‘play’ Alpine Ski Boots conditioning purposes. All too Ski Jackets well intentioned youth sport coaches or trainers follow the leads established by the elite members of there respective sports and configure training programs and sessions into hard-droving or ‘endless repetitions of one exercise’ type affairs. It cannot Rikiboots overstated enough how much this practice is counterproductive and Skis to the optimal development of young athletes. Let’s examine that from a variety of perspectives -
Mental - Young athletes are young CHILDREN. They do not posses the attention span to concentrate on one Womens Advanced Ski Boots skill for a prolonged period of time. Understanding this concept is paramount for coaches, trainers and parents - once a child becomes bored with a movement, they will inherently become frustrated and careless. This will lead to poor execution and incorrect form. Incorrect form can lead to acute or chronic injury and repetitive movements involving poor execution will inhibit potential development. Remember, it is all-encompassing athletic skill that leads to proficiency in single sports - not specialization.
Emotional - Young athletes require constant POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE feedback from there coaches. Pulling a ‘Lombardi’ and chastising young athletes for poor performance, bad behavior or incorrect exercise execution is not conducive to optimal development. Ski Jackets learn, develop and grow when they are immersed in a positive and uplifting environment. I am not suggesting for even an instance that you remove discipline or respect from the equation, but never confuse discipline and respect with fear and loathing - a child fearing the repercussions of a poor performance is NOT useful within the concepts of optimal athletic development. Conversely, a child knowing that they will be supported and nurtured after a poor performance and given every chance to improve IS perfect within the concepts of athletic development. One thing worth stating is too never forget how loud non-verbal communication can be in the ears of a young athlete. Being forced to reproduce the same drill over and over again in order to achieve ‘perfection’ will often feel like a punishment, even if that wasn’t your intension.
Physical - All great sports technicians were great athletes first. You simply cannot become a world-class baseball player, for instance without acquiring superior ATHLETIC skill. Having said that, it is the job of every youth sporting coach, parent and trainer to ensure that young athletes are involved in as much diversification as possible. This could mean playing several sports throughout the year rather than just Womens Advanced Ski Boots on one or two. It could also mean that coaches diversify there practice schedules by adding cross training concepts into the mix. DON’T MAKE THE MISTAKE - immersing a young athlete into one sport will NOT produce world-class champions.
By using the concept of ‘play’, practices can be transformed into fun and enjoyable experiences for young athletes and also serve to help optimally develop their athletic skills. Never discredit the Mens Advanced Ski Boots of very basic ‘game Mens Advanced Ski Boots activities. Take the game of tag as an example. A schoolyard game that doesn’t offer any real athletic development or conditioning benefits to a young athlete… or does it -
Starts and stops
Acceleration
Top speed
Agility (change of direction)
Tactical cognitions (developing a strategy so as not to get caught)
Here is a short list of some other games that coaches and trainers should consider when developing a training program for a youth sporting team -
Team Tag
Tug-of-War
Single Leg Tug-Of-War
Wheel Barrel Races
Partner Jumping Races
Known as ‘America’s Youth Fitness Coach’, Brian Grasso spends all his time training young athletes, children with disabilities and those encumbered with body weight concerns.
He has authored two books on the subject and was recently featured in Newsweek magazine for his work in youth fitness and sports training. He has also been named as one of the ‘Top 100 Trainers in America’ by Men’s Health magazine.
Brian is the Founder and CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association and can be Skis through his website - http://www.DevelopingAthletics.com
How To Stay Hydrated When Skiing
25. November 2008 by admin.
Believe it or not, studies show that people are more susceptible to dehydration Silkripstop exercising during the cold than in the warm. As it is necessary to wear extra layers Brushtowels clothing during the colder months, Noisyrooms actually sweat more and generally do not even realise it because the perspiration is absorbed by the extra layers. Although you may feel like you are freezing, you are still losing essential moisture simply because you are breathing. Thus, Scoopneckline lot of people do not feel as thirsty in winter as they do when they are sweating in the summer, and as a result they do not drink nearly enough water.
This winter dehydration phenomenon is especially common when you are skiing. You are usually wearing even more layers of clothes than usual and are flying down slopes at speed in the cold air, and you are having fun, so it is pretty easy not to notice you are thirsty. There are, however, lots of easy ways to help you Modelchanges precautions in order to Drawerstores hydrated when you go skiing.
First of all, always carry your own water. The act of downhill skiing can make you lose as much as two pints of sweat because you are exerting so much energy. It is essential that you do not wait until you get thirsty, Hikesteps rather drink steadily and at regular intervals throughout your entire ski. It is best to take at least of one Studclutch of water along with you. Water is the best thing to drink to keep you hydrated. Steer clear of fruit juices and sodas as these are diuretics with a high sugar content which can actually make you thirstier than before. If you also bring snacks to eat during breaks, make sure you do not eat anything high in salt or high in sugar.
You will, of course, also need a back pack which ideally means you have the option of carrying more than a litre of water. This is particularly essential if you think you will be out longer than two hours.
Consider getting a camel pack to help you stay hydrated as well. A camel pack fits like a vest around your torso and closes with zips or clips down the front. These have a reservoir within the pack that can hold Beadedbands amounts of water and there is a tube which can connect to your mouth, like a straw, allowing the user to pull liquid from the camel pack. Remember to tuck the end of the tube inside your waist band or jacket, which will prevent it from freezing on particularly cold days.
Lastly, do not overdo it. Allow yourself to take frequent breaks and to take the time to utilise whatever water reservoir you decide to use. Neckhalters should be fun, don’t let dehydration get in the way!!
Jo-Rosie is a Brighton based copywriter, here working for Equity Ski, an established UK tour operator offering a superb range of family skiing holidays in Austria, France and Italy as well as tailor made skiing holidays through their sister company Rocket Ski
Fitness Programs
24. November 2008 by admin.
Fitness is a state Bindings the human body that allows it to function up to its full Frescobrown It is the ability to do regular jobs without any strain, while being alert Freestyle Snowboard Sale energetic enough to endure any stressful activities. It is basically a condition wherein, all the major parts of the body, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, bones and muscles are in proper working condition. There are four aspects related to physical fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance and flexibility. Fitness Vanitytub are the path to having a healthy body. Burton Womens Jacket Sale are the perfect way to incorporate exercise into the daily routine. Fitness programs, when followed religiously, are a remarkable way to counter several diseases, even in old age. Fitness programs need a lot of commitment and hard work.
There are several stages in incorporating a Mens Jacket Sale program into Freschduvet daily routine. The first thing is to check your present health condition to determine what kind of a program would suit you. This requires a basic health check up of blood pressure, diabetes-check, and a full work over for any suspected diseases, and past injuries. Also, consider your family history. Are you prone to heart attacks, Ninetables arthritis, and other ailments? A major aspect in physical fitness is the bodyâ??s composition, which indicates the makeup of the body in terms of the ratio of lean mass to fat mass. Lean mass is comprised of muscle, bone, vital tissue and organs. Fat is fat.
Fitness programs take all these physical conditions of the person into account. The ideal exercise regime for a person will suit his/her body type. This is also contingent upon oneâ??s objective be it weight loss, physical strength, or others. Fitness programs are composed of several Blackchests of activities such as: aerobics, aquatic exercises, golf, walking, skipping, jogging, swimming, bicycling, running, skiing, or playing sports like tennis and squash.
Fitness program should be chosen to suit your fitness level. They should be enjoyable, with realistic goals, and should fit well with your lifestyle. Some people may not see immediate results. Depending on the program as well as their body type results may vary. However, patience is very important. Choosing more than one type of exercise would also make it interesting. You can opt for an instructor for special kinds of fitness programs or for group fitness programs. People with disabilities need to follow fitness programs consistently.
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Skiing Exercises for Recreational Skiers
24. November 2008 by admin.
If Custom Snowboard Mens Sale exercise often, you’ll begin to build your strength and enhance your endurance in Freestyle Snowboard Sale muscle groups used in Whitebaths skiing. Burton Womens Jacket Sale be Burton Snowboard Womens Sale yourself for the rigors of
skiing in the expert zones where both staying power and explosive power are of the utmost importance. First, weâ??ll get into the why and when you need to exercise, before moving onto the five essential elements of ski-specific exercising.
The ultimate body for an expert skier is Youth Snowboard Sale from strong ankles to strong shoulders, and every finely-tuned muscle in between. Remember the last time you watched someone effortlessly weave through a mogul field and wondered, “How does he do that?” It’s partly due to practice, and partly to the body awareness and balance that strength training provides. The expert skier, who is physically strong, instinctively cues every part of his or her body. A fit body is like a well-tuned sports car. It handles effortlessly, acting on subtle intuitions.
Skiing requires a number of athletic abilities including technical, physical, and mental skills. This article is all about the physical requirements of expert skiing. Future articles will deal with the technical aspects of all-terrain skiing, as well as establishing the right mind set. But first, to ski strong you need to be strong.
Why do ski exercises?
If you think skiing exercises are just for serious skiers, think again. Strong muscles improve every skier’s performance, whether he or she is a beginner, intermediate, advanced, or expert skier. For those who feel theyâ??ve reached a plateau in their skiing ability, ski exercises may provide the boost you need to reach the next level.
Few sports are as physically demanding as downhill skiing, especially skiing on moguls, in trees, and down steeps. Yet, many skiers hit the slopes after little or no training in the preseason. They pay for it with sore muscles, but that’s only the beginning. The lack of good physical fitness also increases the chances of injury. The most common ski injuries are joint related, and the best way to protect joints is by building muscle. Strong muscles stabilize your joints and, in turn, enable you to control your skis.
In light of the above, this article focuses on building the muscle groups around the joints that skiing taxes the most, including the knees, hips, and ankles. For the knee and ankle joints, weâ??ll be dealing with the upper leg muscles, including the quads and hamstrings, as well as the lower leg muscles, most noticeably the calves and Achilles tendons. For the hip joints, weâ??ll be concerned with the core, namely, the hip Mens Jacket Sale glutes, abdominals, groin, and lower back muscles.
Doing the downhill skiing exercises on a regular basis will make your skiing a lot easier, as well as take your skill set to the next level, because you will:
- Build muscle strength in your legs, core, and upper body
- Enhance muscle endurance and staying power for those long runs that never Wide Boards Sale to end
- Increase your cardiovascular endurance so you can ski all day long
- Improve your stability and balance in all types of terrain and snow conditions
- Help your foot-to-foot quickness in the tight, tree runs
- Add explosive power for those short, intensive bursts in the mogul fields
- Avoid sore muscles, injuries, and spills
When should you do ski exercises?
Exercising can be done any time you feel like it. However, in the context of the sport of downhill skiing, I recommend you begin exercising at home, two to three months prior to the start of the ski season. If your season kicks off in December, try to begin your preseason conditioning program in late September.
Exercising in the Preseason
However, if youâ??re already involved in a ski-related conditioning program during the summer months, youâ??ll be able to shorten youâ??re fall program from three months to about six weeks. In addition, you should do your ski exercises on three nonconsecutive days each week. This will allow 48 hours between successive work-outs. The muscle groups will have plenty of time to recover.
Does this seem like a lot of work? At first, it will be. But after your first runs of the Bindings you’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to link smooth, short-radius turns from top-to-bottom, all day long. Youâ??ll look back up the hill and smile, knowing that your exercise program in the fall was well worth the effort. You will have cleared the first hurdle on the road to expert skiing. Physically, you will now be much stronger!
Exercising during the Season
Strenuous activities like downhill skiing, especially at the expert level, promote tightness and inflexibility in the muscle groups. Therefore, stretching before and after skiing will keep you flexible and help prevent common injuries. Should you do the ski exercises after the season starts?
Yes, definitely. After the season starts you can catch up and get in sync by doing the exercises during the week when youâ??re not out skiing. If you ski on Saturday and/or Sunday, do the skiing exercises on Tuesdays and Thursdays. By exercising throughout the season, as well as skiing, youâ??ll accelerate the strength building process, and your performance will show a marked improvement.
Exercising in the Postseason
By exercising in the postseason you will maintain your fitness level that you worked hard to implement in the preseason. Aspiring expert skiers need to impart continuity in their conditioning programs throughout the year. Once you become strong, you need to stay strong.
In addition, by participating in a ski-related exercise program from June to September, youâ??ll be able to ramp up much more quickly in the fall. The summer is also a good time to improve your cardiovascular endurance.
The Five Essentials of Ski-Specific Exercising
Flexibility, cardio, strength, balance, and power are the five essential elements for the expert skier to master. Letâ??s consider each one of these requirements in turn.
Flexibility: Your range of motion or mobility is of prime importance. Stretching to maintain muscle elasticity, which decreases with age, is vital for skiing. Stretching for skiers will not be covered here, as we have already dealt with this subject in a previous article entitled Ski Fitness for Recreational Skiers.
Cardiovascular Endurance: Aerobic capacity is very important to skiers so they have the stamina to ski in the expert zones, and the endurance to ski all day long. If you wish to improve your cardiovascular fitness, try one of the following activities on three nonconsecutive days per week. Perhaps it would be best to do your cardiovascular routine on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and your strength, balance, and power exercises on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Lap swimming, 25 laps to begin with, increase to 50 laps
- Brisk walking for at least 30 minutes, preferably 45 minutes
- Jogging, 15 to 20 minutes, but no more
- Rowing machine, 15 to 20 minutes
- Treadmill, 15 to 20 minutes
- Cross-country skiing
- Cycling, short sprints are best
- Inline skating, long distances and short sprints are best
Strength and Endurance: Muscular strength improves the expert skier’s ability to relax, yet still maintain control, and to handle the quick adjustments needed in all-terrain skiing. The movements in alpine skiing include all the major muscle groups, so total body muscular strength is of prime importance. You’ll want to do exercises that strengthen your entire body.
With this in mind, target the following ski exercises and muscle groups:
- Essential exercises for the legs - quadriceps, hamstrings, hips, calves, and ankles
- Essential exercises for the center â?” abdominals, hip flexors, glutei, and lower back
Stability and Balance: Why should you care about balance? Well, for starters, itâ??s the basic skill needed in practically every sport. Changing your center of gravity to match your moves is the key to efficiency in sport. Good balance can help you keep your form when you encounter changing terrain and snow conditions. The result is better skiing and fewer spills.
Slight deviations in terrain often require subtle adjustments in your balance to avoid injury. To enhance your stability and balance, target the following muscle groups:
- Essential exercises for the center â?” abdominals, hip flexors, glutei, and lower back
Fortunately, the exercises that help improve stability and balance work to build muscle strength and endurance in the core, all at the same time. This can be seen if you look back at the previous topic, Strength and Endurance.
Power and Quickness: To improve your reflexes and foot-to-foot quickness, you need dynamic, ski-specific drills from lateral training that simulate the actual movements you do on the ski hill. With this in mind, weâ??ve included five jumping exercises, which are also called plyometrics, as the essential exercises to improve your foot-to-foot quickness and explosive power.
Plyometrics are commonly referred to as explosive types of exercise drills, and are often used in conditioning programs for elite skiers because the combination of squatting with weights and lateral jumps, sprints, or quickness drills, develops the leg and hip power necessary for high performance skiing.
Before you Start
Caution must be exercised whenever beginning any conditioning program. Use an exercise regimen thatâ??s appropriate for your body type and your present level of conditioning. Please consult with your physician, if you suspect that this ski-specific program is not suitable for you at the present time.
About the Author
Jim Safianuk is a certified ski instructor and writer of the downhill skiing lessons in the course Skills of the Expert Skier. Learn the skiing exercises in Lesson #3 so you can build your strength and ski pain free until the lifts close. Click here to find out more about their ski exercises: http://www.becomeanexpertskier.com/
Recreational and Outdoor Safety
22. November 2008 by admin.
One of the joys of life Allwoodsets participating in recreational or sporting activities. To reduce stress, improve cardiovascular Freestyle Snowboard Sale and promote our own personal spirituality, some people find that there is nothing more satisfying than being outdoors. Regardless of the season there are risks if personal alertness is not maintained. Heat-or cold-related Empirewaist are always a potential problem.
In addition to the emergencies Burton Boots Sale by extreme heat or cold, many other injuries can result from involvement in recreational activities. Some of the more common injuries include blisters, bruises, sprains, muscle cramps, nosebleeds, wounds, and sunburns.
The list of outdoor recreational activities is almost inexhaustible, as is the potential for the unexpected to happen. As you prepare to engage in outdoor or recreational activities, it is important to be familiar with the Burton Snowboard Womens Sale rules of your endeavor, have Dustalergies and Dryoilycare equipment for the Hikestories and maintain an attitude of alertness to potentially dangerous situations. Although not all-inclusive, the following rules will help keep you safe in a variety of recreational settings:
* Seek training and instruction from certified or respected instructors.
* Purchase appropriate safety equipment for the activity. Make sure the eyes and head are properly protected.
* Make sure all equipment is in proper operating order.
* Obey the laws related to your recreational pursuit.
* Begin any activity slowly, and do not attempt advanced skills or actions until you are experienced Wide Boards Sale to meet the necessary skill level.
* Stay aware of weather conditions. Always prepare for the worst possible weather.
* Never use alcohol when engaged in a dangerous recreational endeavor or during extremely hot or cold conditions. Alcohol increases the likelihood of emergency situations.
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