Late April through early May (3 weeks) Rest, Recovery & Reflection Phase
Reduced physical intensity – time for reflection and planning
Aerobic play and flexibility 2 – 3 times each week – jogging/ mountain/road bike – stretching- yoga
Keep moving – keep it light and keep it fun – let your body recover from the winter
May through August – General Prep Phase
Dryland, multi-sport training 3-4 each week – stamina, agility, coordination, flexibility & speed
Activities include biking, running, soccer, rugby, tennis, swimming, sailing, agility & speed circuits
Most any sport which gets you moving and challenging your fitness – run, jump, throw, swing, climb break a sweat – raise your heart rate
Indoor Ski Slope – 1 hour each week X 10 – 14 weeks
August on-snow camp – summer ski camp – 8 days on snow – technical free ski focus/drill courses
September through December – Ski Specific Prep Phase
Dryland – ski specific training 3 – 4 times each week – addition of ski specific strength and power circuits
Indoor Ski Slope – 1 hour each week 6 – 8 weeks
November on-snow camp – fall camp – 6 days on snow – Sl/GS drill courses
December on snow camp – 6 days on snow – Sl/GS courses
December through April – Competition Season Phase
Dryland – 3 times each week – stamina & strength maintenance & flexibility
On snow 2 – 4 days each week