One thing about living in Breckenridge CO real estate that is sure: skiing is a common denominator amongst all people as much as the ocean is for those living on the coastline. So, our comments about ski conditioning are meant to help those relocating to Summit County, Colorado homes as well as anyone who would like to join our happy throng for the next year’s season.
Although skiing is in our blood, and will be in yours before long, many of us are not very scientific about the sport. We are the social butterflies and fresh-air buffs. And if we want to really push ourselves into the athletic bracket, we need to make a commitment. That is the first step after we apply our last coat of travel wax hang up our skis in the garage of our Breckenridge real estate or locker of our vacation condominium in Breckenridge until next year.
Breathe easy, though. Even Olympic coaches encourage some time for rest and recovery. Use the early springtime to change pace to other relaxing sports activities and less structured activities. Take a Pilates class or play some pick up soccer. By late May and into July, it is a good time to get back into some basic training with low intensity and fun workouts to maintain your strength. Add a bit of hiking, biking, or swimming, building momentum over the weeks.
Then, in August, pick it up a notch. Introduce higher intensity training. Increase the weight routing by adding some higher intensity workouts at times. Nordic skiers can add in roller skiing, ski imitation, and bounding with poles. By September and October, it will be important to regularly include high intensity workouts along with some long, slow duration days. Running is an excellent complement.
Move that fitness routine out onto the snow gradually in November and December. Work on balance and agility by playing games and refraining from measuring every step and heartbeat. If you are a racer, enter at least three weekend events a month to increase your psychological and mental preparation for racing.
If you chart out an annual training calendar, always prioritize your goals. An all around athlete will need to decide which sport is the most important and work to develop the skill and strength necessary. The body is resilient, but needs one-pointed training if you expect to conquer high-performance endurance sports without injury. For best results, visit a certified fitness trainer.
Even if you are simply trying to keep the conditioning that you gained during this past season, a moderate training program will make next year even better.
