Cross training doesn’t get much better than this: high altitude
training, whole body workout, low impact, and beautiful terrain.
The motion of cross country skiing, both classic and skating, is
great for strengthening of the gluteals. Strengthening of the gluteals has
been shown to improve knee pain and IT Band Syndrome. Don’t
forget mountain safety, conditions can change rapidly and even experienced
skiers can find themselves in danger. Be prepared.
The research available on cross country skiing has demonstrated
similar improvements in the ability to use oxygen (VO2 Max) compared
to running. I have not been able to find a study that has investigated
the effect of cross country skiing on running performance (race times).
Cross training doesn’t get much better than this: high altitude
training, whole body workout, low impact, and beautiful terrain.
The motion of cross country skiing, both classic and skating, is
great for strengthening of the gluteals. Strengthening of the gluteals has
been shown to improve knee pain and IT Band Syndrome. Don’t
forget mountain safety, conditions can change rapidly and even experienced
skiers can find themselves in danger. Be prepared.
