Aerobic or anaerobic exercise for cross-country skiing? The answer is both! Cross-country ski racers are endurance athletes with high aerobic power values who rely on their slow twitch muscle fibers and anaerobic thresholds to perform well. When skiing at a high intensity, the body will produce energy through both aerobic and anaerobic pathways. Aerobic exercise…
Are you new to cross country skiing/Nordic skiing and are wondering what cross country ski gear to get? You must be contemplating whether to buy a new or used set. You are wondering if they make XC skis for beginners. These questions and the whole gear-buying process can be daunting, but not if you know…
When the cold days begin to disappear slowly, and the temperatures start to rise, the snow on the slope ultimately melts. So, you may start wondering, how do you ski down the mountain when the snow is melting? Is it too late to ski? Many skiing enthusiasts don’t want to leave the slopes when the…
Trek has been a giant in the cycling industry for many years. Since their beginning in 1976, they’ve been learning and expanding on what works and what doesn’t work each year. Without a doubt, their modern line-up of bicycles is cutting edge, but how do the older bicycles such as the Trek 1000 compare? Is…
Ski lifts are an essential part of the skiing experience, whisking skiers up the slopes so they can enjoy the descent and they have become increasingly popular over the years, and they are now found at almost every ski resort. But still, there are people who wonder about its safety. And in this post I…
It’s happened to the best of us – you’re shredding down the hill and suddenly you catch an edge skiing and fall down face first. It’s not a fun experience, and it can really put a damper on your day. So how can you not catch an edge skiing? In this post, I’ll go through…
If you’re an avid skier, you probably have a pair of skis (or more) that you love. But what do you do with them when it’s off-season or if you’re not using them? One option is to hang them on the wall. Hanging skis on the wall is a great way to display your love…
If you’re a skier, you know that having your ski bindings properly mounted or adjusted is super important for both performance and your safety. Here are the answers to 7 common questions skiers often have about mounting and adjusting ski bindings. Do Ski Bindings Make a Difference? When it comes to skiing, bindings are one…
Waxing your skis is one of the most important things you can do to maintain their performance and prolong their life. However, how often do you wax skis depends on a number of factors, such as the type of ski, the type of wax, the conditions you ski in, and how often you ski. But…
There are only a few things in life that are as frustrating as being injured and not being able to do the things you love. And for some people this means not being able to go skiing. But is it really true that you can’t ski with injuries? It’s important to understand that there are…