Skiing in Japan

Since last saturday I am in Niseko, Japan Skiing. Having a quiet day today since the first four were awesome with fresh snow and great skiing and it hasn't snowed overnight. Apparently it is supposed to snow tonight again so trying to reload the batteries for tomorrow's powder :) Will be here for two weeks in total so I have plenty of time left.

As wonderful as the sport is, it is really hard on your muscles. Lot's of muscles you don't usually use and skiing is very explosive and hard to prepare your body for if the exercise you usually do is more aerobic. I did some Yoga and Pilates yesterday to vary the training a bit and get a proper stretch. Need some rest as well, skiing with tired muscles are not the greatest since it is easier to loose control and between the trees and in the deep fresh snow you definitely want to be in control :)

Niseko is a great place especially since the snow is better than anything else I have ever skiied in. The life "outside"of skiing like After ski etc is much better in other places like in Europe plus the part where you can sit and chill in the slopes catching some sun you definitely don't have here since the weather is much more hardcore. I like it though, think it is great that different places have different things going for them and here it is definitely the snow. And of course the Japanese food....

I have thought of what to do to prepare your body for skiing and there are a few exercises like squat jumps with weights that would be good. Think explosive and with weights. I used to do Athletics when I was younger and a lot of the training was very explosive so thought about that for inspiration. Skating (jumping from one leg to the other sideways) could also be a good one and some reactive training like jumping down from boards or steps. When you jump down from something, remember to always stabilize you body before you move on. For the cardio, I would recommend intervalls, short sprints with rest in between.

Took some nice picks the other day, will try to upload them here as well!

Have a healthy & happy day!