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In Season Training

In season training is all about maintaining strength and keep your joints healthy.

The biggest mistake people make during ski season is not training at all. The second biggest mistake people make is continuing to train in a fatiguing way during the season. Both strategies have a lot of holes in them.

Motivation vs Consistency
Rebecca Ballstaedt Rebecca Ballstaedt

Motivation vs Consistency

If you are having issues with motivation or consistency with your training check out this blog by Rebecca. It dives into the most common obstacles we see and strategies you can implement today to help overcome them.

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The Shift - 1st Edition
Brian Allison Brian Allison

The Shift - 1st Edition

Today, we will look at the compelling case for strength and endurance training for Masters athletes, with respect to your lifespan and athletic performance on the mountain.

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A Reason to Train: Why Olympic Skier and 100 Year Athlete Picabo Street Returned to the Gym
Fitness, Olympic Athlete, Motivation Ben Van Treese Fitness, Olympic Athlete, Motivation Ben Van Treese

A Reason to Train: Why Olympic Skier and 100 Year Athlete Picabo Street Returned to the Gym

After inspiring a generation of alpine skiers, Olympic Gold Medalist Picabo Street retired from the sport at age 33. Some 20 years later, Peek is training again—but not for performance or Olympic glory. She’s at Off The Mountain training for longevity, wellness, and pain-free days on the slopes.

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If You Only Have 10 Minutes to Train Mobility, What Should You Do?
Fitness, Mobility Ben Van Treese Fitness, Mobility Ben Van Treese

If You Only Have 10 Minutes to Train Mobility, What Should You Do?

The big payoff of mobility is that it improves two-way communication between your nervous system and your tissue. When communication is poor, your joints don’t move the way they need to move, and you’re more likely to experience pain and injuries. When communication is strong, you can move your joints with precision and avoid being stuck in positions that increase pain and limit your performance.

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HIIT That – Just Not Too Often
Fitness, HIIT, Training Frequency Ben Van Treese Fitness, HIIT, Training Frequency Ben Van Treese

HIIT That – Just Not Too Often

Sure enough, HIIT workouts are great for overall conditioning and fitness, which is your ability to do a high volume of work in a short period of time.

Here’s the rub: if most of your training is high intensity, you are neglecting aspects of fitness you need to play in the mountains as you age. HIIT is just one piece of the 100 Year Athlete puzzle.

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