Friday, October 19, 2007

Dryland Training for Your Strongest Season Ever - Weeks 1-2


It is that time again. The leaves are falling from the trees and the weather is driving everyone in doors. Many people have resorted to marathon days of Law and Order followed up by saddling up at the bar. Although twleve once curls are tempting, it is probably more beneficial to spend some time in the gym. I have been using this program for the last two years and it really works. The first day out, I felt stronge and skied exactly how I wanted to. The best part was that my back and quads weren't screaming the next day. Give it shot and if you have questions, please feel free to email me. Have Fun! Jess

The program is designed to prevent injuries and make you as stronge as you would be mid-winter.

Weeks 1 and 2 (designed to strebgthen ligaments and prevent injuries)

Aim for 60-70% of your max and 15-20 reps, and 2-3 circuits. This is a circuit, no long water breaks between sets.

Monday (rest)

Tuesday (Circuit 1)

15 minute warm-up

1) Jump rope (1 minute)
2) Push-up
3) Exercise ball crunch
4) Stiff-legged dead lift
5) Chair dip
6) Russian Twist
7) Forward Lunge
8) Seated Row
9) Back Extension
10) Stretch

Wednesday (45 minutes of cardio)

Thursday

15 minute warm-up

1)Lateral hop (10-20)
2)Wall-sit (aim for 1 minute)
3) Scissors crunch
4) Walking Lunge
5) Shoulder Rotation
6) Plank ( aim for 1 minute)
7) Burpees or good mornings
8) Bent-knee pull
9) Stretch

Friday (45 minute of cardio)

Saturday

15 minute warm-up

1) Quick feet (aim for 60 seconds)
2) Diagnol Lunge
3) Medicine Ball Front Raise Twist
4) Medicine Ball Crunch
5) Step-up
6) Squat trust push-up
7) Superman
8) Power Lift
9) Reverse Crunch
10) Stretch

"Line Score"




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Friday, September 28, 2007

Dryland Training - Weeks Three and Four




Weeks 3-4 (The circuit is the same, but increase your weight (75% of your max), making your last rep difficult. Try to complete 4 circuits.

Monday - Cardio

45 minutes of moderate aerobic activity. Go for a run or a bike ride, play a game of soccer, get your body moving.

Tuesday - Curcuit 1 (8-10 reps, 2-4 circuits)

Jump Rope (1 minute)
Raised Heal Squat
Push-up
Exercise Ball Crunch
Scissors Jump (10-20 jumps)
Chair Dip
Russian Twist
Forward Lunge or Walking Lunge
Seated Row
Back Extension
Stretch

Wednesday - Cardio

Thursday - Circuit 2

Lateral Hop (10-20) Jumps
Wall Sit (30-45 seconds)
Scissors Crunch
Cross Extension
Walking Lunge
Shoulder Rotation
Plank ( aim for a minute)
Good Morning
Bent-knee Pull
Stretch

Friday - Cardio

Saturday - Circuit 3

Quick Feet (30-60 seconds)
Diaganol Lunge
Medicine Ball Front Raise and Twist
Step-up
Squat thrust push-up
Superman
Power Lift
Reverse Crunch
Stretch

Sunday - Rest

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Is it Winter Yet?




I am one of those people who stills has my skiis in my living room. The reason I still have my skiis in my living room is because it motivates me to get ready for ski season. As I look at my gotamas patiently waiting, I know I need to keep myself strong and fit so I won't let them down the first sign of snow. So as I am drinking my coffee and thinking about lounging around in the sun, my Gotomas are telling me, "Go for a run, do your lunges, squats, sit-ups, and box jumps." Are your skiis in your living room?

POV of Jess, First Run in Kirkwood, CA

Roxy Pop Drop




If you haven't been to Park City to jump off the water ramps, quit your job, get some PB&J, and be ready to spend the summer. The Roxy Pop Drop was my first time at the water ramps. I had an incredible weekend. The girls at the camp were inspiring and the coaches, experts, were more than encouraging. After three days at the camp I have the confidence to throw a back flip on the snow. I loved the camp so much that I went back the following weekend. With the expertise of Elana Chase, I learned a loop and am on my way to a misty seven. The water ramps are the best to train when there is no snow available. To read more about the Roxy Pop Drop checkout: www.shejumps.com or www.powder.com.