Cross Country Skiers: Be sure to Practice this Key Skill in the Offseason

As a ski instructor I find that most classic and skate students have a great deal of difficulty balancing on 1 ski at at time. But until they acquire good 1 footed balance these skiers will not really improve their classic or skate skiing. With many xc ski seasons just 2-4 months long this means that in the other 8 to 10 months xc skiers should practice 1 footed balance exercises to maintain and improve your ability to balance on one foot at a time, This video gives several ideas for working on 1 footed balance in the off season. If you are interested in roller skiing then check out these videos on getting started with classic and/or skate roller skiing. • Getting started with C... Start Classic Roller skiing
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[@catherineairdsocialmedia]

Great video! Makes me want to try roller skiing 😅

[@estellesstories7467]

Video starts at 1:47 for substantive content. Thank you!

[@slowsk8r33]

Nice video. Suggested balance drills: Same 1 foot drill each side but No shoes, socks or barefoot only on a folded up towel or yoga mat and hold for 10 secs, repeat carefully w/eyes closed

[@k2nicol]

eyes closed adds a real dimension to balancing on 1 foot ..thanks for posting

[@Wendathena]

Looks like you have a nice, smooth path to roller ski on. I need to find one near me. Our roads are destroyed from the winter.

[@k2nicol]

It is handy ...just around the corner...hope you can locate some new paving that is not busy

[@thibod07]

No I do not have any other one foot balance to add. I really enjoy roller skiing and it surely help me to improve my one foot balance before the ski season. I have also found that the balance board is a great way to improve your one foot balance.

[@brucesimms4862]

I have a slackline in my yard for balance training

[@chairlesnicol672]

Where are u based?

[@k2nicol]

That is a great idea..I think I might try a slack line

[@brucesimms4862]

Ive seen video of the Russian skier Balisnikov standing on top of a big Swiss ball. Dont fall and hurt yourself!

[@k2nicol]

Have not tried that..might be too big a challenge for me