I know… you may think that this blog is a little on the early side considering we’re days away from Labor Day, but if you’re like me then your body has felt the consequences of an unprepared ski season launch. It’s never too early to begin preparing for the upcoming ski season. If you love skiing as much as I do, you are going to want your body to be functional when you get up on those slopes.
You may have waited several seasons to enjoy the thrill of tearing through some fresh powder, but the last thing you want to do is to get injured at the beginning of the season. I wrote this blog to help you understand the key components to a good preseason warm-up that will help you avoid pain & injury, and prepare for an enjoyable and successful season. Consider these components as you engage in a preseason training program.
1. Muscle Solicitation
Lots of muscle solicitation means having all your muscle fibers “turned on.” Your quads, back, and abs are core muscle groups that are used in skiing. Focus on these muscle groups as you train. Your brain will be able to recognize that these fibers are activated and will know it can use them efficiently.
2. Static Holding
Along with all the movement in skiing, there’s also lots of “holding your body” in place. If your body is not prepared to endure the demanding static hold that keeps you upright and agile, you will feel the pain in your muscles after a long day on the slopes.
3. Body Balance
You want the forces in your body to transfer properly. If the forces in your body are not dissipating as they should, you’ll experience knee pain and back pain. A good stretching program will help your balance and help transfer forces efficiently throughout the body.
4. Joint Spacing
A good stretching program will also open the spaces in your joints. Open spacing in your joints will enhance communication, awareness, and the fine motor performance your joints are responsible for.
Be proactive in your preseason preparations—stop procrastinating and start working at your training program now. Your body will thank you for the lack of injuries and you will thank your body for an improved performance. This may seem elementary, but it’s the difference between a short, painful, grueling season and a long, enjoyable, and successful ski season. Start having fun the moment you hit the slopes!
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