Fit to Ski & Snowboard: The Skier's and Boarder's Guide to Strength and Conditioning
Hit the slopes with greater strength, balance, and endurance than ever beforeWhether you're a weekend warrior or an advanced athlete,Fit to Ski and Snowboardhelps you create the ideal conditioning program for your body and your needs. You can do these personalized workouts at the gym or at home, tracking your progress with the workout log and muscle chart. You'll be amazed how much you can:Improve your balance with wobble board and stability ball exercisesStrengthen and protect your back using core training techniquesGain quicker reactions through plyometricsIncrease your flexibility with sun salutations and stretchesWith this all-in-one fitness handbook, you're sure to be in peak condition next time you challenge the peaks.". . . packed with exercises that let athletes tap their maximum potential before the snow flies."--R. Mark Elling, author ofThe All-Mountain Skier"Rocky's training tactics will help you improve fast!"--Jeff Bennett, coauthor ofThe Complete SnowboarderRocky Snyderhas been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Personal Trainer since 1993. Named Best Personal Trainer of Santa Cruz County for four straight years, he is the author ofFit to PaddleandFit to Surf. He lives in Aptos, California.