If you’re a regular skiier, you know the kind of pain that can shoot through your legs after even one good long run from over 2,000 feet. I’ve had times where the pain has prevented me from going back out on the slope for the rest of the day, which is a huge disappointment.
Chances are, if you’ve experienced that kind of pain, you’ve gone looking for exercises that can build up your legs and stamina. (That’s part of why I developed this website!!!!!)
One of the most popular ebooks you’ll find on the internet about ski exercises is Avalance Ski Training by Mike Geary. The book promises that “you’ll develop rock-solid legs and abs that will make it easier for you to ski for hours on end without pain.”
Initially, it seemed like a lot of hype to me. After all, I’d read these kinds of books before, and I’m a pretty good skiier, and they rarely have delivered on their promises. So, I didn’t think I would learn anything new. And, I wasn’t sure if it would really be worth the money. But, to be fair on this site, I felt I had to review it for you. So I bought it.
I started following the recommended plan of doing the routines 3 to 4 days a week. I did my ski exercise routines on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, after work at home.
There were over 30 exercises, just as promised, and they were grouped into special combinations which I could choose based on my abilities and fitness level. Yes, I knew some of the exercises he promotes in the book, but there were lots of new ones I had never seen or tried.
I chose some of the more “advanced” routines because I consider myself a highly advanced skiier (not an expert, but I go out regularly and can take on some bigger runs with confidence). The instructions were clear and easy to follow and the pictures helped.
The result? Yes, I was sore for the first week. The exercises really did force me to work muscles a little harder than I was used to, and the burn actually felt pretty good. After the second week, I was feeling really good and my legs really did feel “stronger”.
After three weeks, as promised, I was done prepping for my next trip to the slopes. I was headed to Vermont to ride Jay Peak and knew I this would be the ultimate test.
I have to say it was the best skiing I ever did. At the end of my first run from 2,300 feet, I didn’t feel as exhausted as I had earlier in the season, and I took the lift back up and did two more runs. I honestly didn’t feel as worn out as in the past, and I attribute that to my preparation with the Avalanche Ski Training program.
Is this the “the best ski exercise training program” on the market today? That’s a pretty bold claim. But, I will say, Avalanche Ski Training WAS really good and it really helped me bulk up my legs and gave me a stronger back. So, yes, it was good and worth the money.
If you’re still not sure about buying his book, take confidence in the fact that Mike does have an 8-week 100% money back guarantee on the book, so that gives you enough time to try it out and see if it works for you.
I recommend Avalanche Ski Training to anyone who wants to improve their abilities on the slopes, whether downhill skiing, moguls, or even cross-country. It worked for me, so I’m pretty sure it will work for you!
Click here to visit the Avalanche Ski Training website!
Oh, and I just learned about some "secret" exercises that all skiers should be doing for powerful legs and reducing injuries. Click here to read about the secret exercises. The exercises were really awesome and helpful. I highly recommend it.
