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ShannonOfDoom asked:


Trying to get extra in shape for the Aussie snowboarding season. I have been doing a lot of cardio (at least 45minutes 5 days a week) and some strength training including squats on the hard side of a bosu (it’s like half a swiss ball with a hard bottom for balancing) lunges, crunches, dips, leg raises & push ups.

Is this the right kind of exercise to get myself in the best shape for snowboarding this year? What else can I be doing?

Kylie

3 Responses to “What exersizes will prepare me best for snowboarding?”

1. Jasmine Says:
   November 26th, 2010 at 5:58 am

   Bryan

   Ride a bike. Lots of bike riding will help all around.

2. Aiden Says:
   November 29th, 2010 at 9:23 am

   Samuel

   there are alot of way to get ready for snowboarding my exersizes are

   1. Jump squats are one of the best ways to increase leg strength and explosive power for snowboarding. This will especially help you clear that big jump you’ve always wanted to hit.

   Start in a deep squat position with your hands by your side. From this position, explosively jump up as high as you can and reach for the ceiling with your hands as you jump.

   2. Oblique twists with a medicine ball will strengthen your core while improving your turning skills in snowboarding. A lot of snowboarding is twisting back and forth through your abs.

   Sit on the floor on a mat and hold a medicine ball with both hands out in front of your abdominals with your arms slightly bent.

   Lean back slightly with your upper body and elevate your legs off the floor. Rotate from side to side and touch the plate on the floor on either side.

   Remember to contract your midsection throughout the entire exercise as you twist from side to side.

   3. This exercise will strengthen your upper body and, because of the impact involved, it will also prepare your body for the falls you will most likely experience. Start with your toes on the floor and place your hands slightly more than your shoulder width apart.

   Keep your head aligned with your body by looking down at the floor. Inhale as you lower yourself to the floor slowly, bending your elbows slightly back behind you. Exhale pushing your body away from the floor, while straightening your arms out. If this is too difficult start on your knees.

   4.Those long toe side traverses on a snowboard can really take a toll on your calf muscles.

   The calf raise exercise will help strengthen your calves as well as the muscles in your feet and around your ankles. Stand on one foot holding a 20lb dumbbell in your hand. Raise up on the ball of your foot and raise down. Repeat 20-30 times. Switch legs.

   5.The lunge is a great fitness exercise to make your legs strong for snowboarding. While standing, take a large step forward and lower down until your back knee almost hits the ground. Keep both knees at 90 degree angles. Push up and step forward, then continue on with the other leg.

   6. Some people ignore their upper body in preparing for snowboarding. Keeping a strong back plays a huge role in stability, support, and balance. That way your turn will look sharp.

   Grab a pullup bar with an overhand grip with your hands just beyond shoulder width apart. Simply lift your entire body upward as high as you can.

3. Diego Says:
   November 29th, 2010 at 10:17 am

   Owen

   I’d say your fine right now. You dont need that much cardio for snowboarding, but its great for your body in general that your doing alot.

   It sounds like your definitley doing all the right stuff. Just focus on your legs and your abdomen. Alot of people forget about the abs. They’re just as important as your legs!