Articles tagged 'Training'
Two PSIA classes offered at Crystal Mountain
PSIA is offering two classes at Crystal Mountain Resort starting January 30, 2016: XC Fundamentals Workshop/Instructor Training Workshop, and Cross Country Level 1,2,3.
By Amy Powell
Jan 22, 2016
Nordic Ski Series resumes at Nub's Nob Jan. 6
Co-hosted by The Outfitter of Harbor Springs and Nub's Nob, the series begins Wed, Jan 6 at 6 p.m. with a focus on classic skiing. The focus will alternate each week between classic and skate skiing and continue every Wed night through March 9, 2016.
By Ben Doornbos
Jan 3, 2016
Race day breakfast burritos?
Allen Tran, MS, RD, USSA High Performance Chef, walks through a simple way to make a batch of breakfast burritos that you can store and reheat when ready to eat.
By Mike Muha
Dec 22, 2015
Learn to ski at “We-Ski”
The North American Vasa and the Vasa Ski Club will be offering their annual cross country ski program in January at Timber Ridge Resort. This program is designed to introduce families and individuals to the basic skills needed to enjoy the sport.
By Nancy Briggs
Dec 16, 2015
Basic herringbone
The herringbone is used when the terrain is too steep to diagonal stride. There are five basic elements to the herringbone.
By Mike Muha
Dec 15, 2015
Key points to strong cornering
Four tips for getting around a corner fast! And a couple drills you can do to learn how to ski corners better...
By Mike Muha
Dec 8, 2015
Free classic and skate xc ski lesson in Midland area
John Johnson is offering free Classic and Freestyle cross-country ski lessons in the Midland area starting December 13, 2015. Classes fill be offered in December, January and February.
By Mike Muha
Dec 7, 2015
Classic skiing 101: Fundamental body position
On snow yet? U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish reviews the fundamental body positions and movements for classic skiing technique.
By Mike Muha
Dec 1, 2015
Broad jumping on skis to improve double pole
U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish shows a double pole drill that uses the broad jump to teach the rhythm and timing of the double pole. Do this drill on rollerskis on soft grass to get the feel without worrying about falling.
By Bryan Fish
Nov 24, 2015
Supple ankles for double poling
Have back pain from doublepoling? Jason Cork explains he importance of keeping ankles supple for efficient movement and to avoid chronic back pain.
By Jason Cork, USSA
Nov 19, 2015
USADA launches high-risk supplement education app
The USADA High-Risk List is now available via a mobile application launching today in both the Google Play and Apple App Store.
By USADA
Nov 17, 2015
Strength and conditioning with minimal equipment
Mike Bond from the USSA Center of Excellence presents a great progression of strength and conditioning exercises well suited for traveling on the road or doing at home with little or no equipment. No need for a gym pass!
By Mike Muha
Nov 16, 2015
