Training is not simply limited to physical skills and tactics.  It must also include mental preparation for competition.  This is an often overlooked factor that prevents athletes from taking the next big step forward. 

 

 

INSPIRATIONAL VIDEOS

 

Successful ski racers will enter the race season fit and ready to perform at a peak level.  To accomplish this, additional off hill training is needed.  Edina High School has partnered with Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) to provide wellness, strength and performance services.  This unique partnership allows us to implement a targeted, world class conditioning program.  

 

Training is a blend of strength, endurance, and balance exercises.  In addition, proper nutrition and mental fitness are key elements to optimizing your training.  The following are a few videos that highlight the importance of dryland training and offer some exercise training tips.  I've deliberately focused on exercises that all athletes can use with a minimum amount of equipment.  A comprehensive training program includes weight training that typically requires equipment found in a professional gym/training center.

 

 

 

 

A sample training/conditioning plan with potential exercises is available here (note: access is password protected, contact Jared for password):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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