New Year Resolutions for Snowboarding
Now Christmas is done and New Year is on its way, time for some resolutions:
1. Get fit for snowboarding
I really need get down the gym more. Last 2 trips I was hanging by the third day. I know I’ll get more out of my time on the hill if I’m in better shape. The mrs will stop giving me jip over the beer belly too, or at least less often. ;) So this is me putting a marker down. I should probably force myself to publish a weekly update on the level of snowboarding fitness work I’m doing, similar to last year. Noone wants to look like Out-of-shape-Arnie.
2. Get as many trips planned and booked as possible
A few snowboard holidays and trips are being talked about at the moment with different groups of friends. A possible (though unlikely) Whistler trip, a budget week somewhere in France, Italy or Austria (most likely), a fancy dress weekend at the end of the season (bring it on). Talk is cheap, lets get something booked!
There are probably some other important things I should be thinking about, but this will do me for now.
What are your resolutions?
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December 29th, 2007 at 6:17 am
Hello from Los Angeles! My resolution is to get as many trips in as possible, and have fun stories, pics, and people I meet to share on my own blog. ;-) You mentioned Whistler - I actually leave for a 5day trip next Wed!
Also re fitness for snowboarding… Just checked out and your post from last year about the snowboarding workout… good stuff! But IMO you need to get more squats in there - haha! Maybe some lunges too… and I’d recommend pushups and/or tricep dips also. GOOD advice about the calf raises though, very helpful on the toe side turns.
December 29th, 2007 at 11:23 am
Hi Erica, thanks for the comment and the expanded workout program! Quite jealous of your Whistler trip. Look forward to reading a trip report on your blog (which looks cool BTW).
January 3rd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Woah, Arnie, what happened??? And nice blog, by the way.
Resolutions? More yoga maybe…
January 3rd, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Thanks for the comment Rooster. Have added your blog to my RSS reader. Some cool photos there. I hear Japan often has awesome powder.
January 12th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Quick update…
>>1. Get fit for snowboarding
Have been cycling to work every day - about a 10 mile round trip - and hitting the gym about 3 times a week. So far so good.
>>2. Get as many trips planned and booked as possible
Booked flights and accommodation in Serre Chevalier for a week early Feb. Can’t wait til that. More to follow.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Guys / Gals - training legs does not necessarily equate to what happens when you snowboard! You need some good negatives in there (eccentric training) and good old plyometrics.