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hicks88 
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 Posted: May 13, 2012 - 10:49 AM
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can i just ask a question, we are talking fitness but what about weight, for instance i play rugby 1-3 times a week and go to the gym 3-5 days a week but im 100kg will that effect my riding ability?
im a little worried about the physics of it all if anything, 100kg mass sliding down a slope with little resistance! |
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Posted: May 13, 2012 - 11:44 AM
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| Nope - I'm about 110kg and have been heavier and still ride around alright. If you're used to moving that mass around anyway, you'll be fine. |
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Posted: May 13, 2012 - 02:37 PM
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If you're in the gym every few days you'll be fine. The paradox is the better you are, the less effort boarding is. As DereksDontRun says, the falling really takes it out of you, I was surprised by how much. If you do any contact sport, you'll know that it can sap your energy much quicker than just going to the gym. Then you get up, you're tired from that fall, so you fall over again straightaway. Great advice to get up and laugh.
I'd recommend yoga, really gets your core muscles strong and keeps you flexible. Even one or two classes will help.
I'd also say if you can get another session in no later than a few weeks after your all day lesson, do it. It'll just lock in the stuff you learned. Then maybe get another lesson after that. |
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Posted: May 13, 2012 - 05:34 PM
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First post: Sep 10, 2006
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I'm in pretty good shape and gym several times a week, but damn, day 2 or 3 of a snowboarding holiday and my thighs are absolutely killing me
High rep squats would probably help a lot as you're essentially squating for a whole day
During the learning sesh you should be fine though, the next day ya might be a bit achey  |
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Posted: May 13, 2012 - 06:02 PM
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winterfunman wrote:
Its a must to have a 6 pack ( either abs or beer , personal choice ) 
Mine's more of a Watney's Party 7! (One for the old timers) |
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Posted: May 13, 2012 - 10:12 PM
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Nothing really that new to add to the comments before but in answering the OP I will say that I managed to learn in a day carrying a back injury and a serious arthritis condition. I damned well hurt like hell afterwards but keeping hydrated/energised kept me on the snow and proficient by mid afternoon.
I'd advise a seriously hot shower or bath after your run and keep a bottle of water or lucozade handy somewhere.
I always say, if I can do it, anyone can. Slide on! |
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 12:00 PM
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cwj wrote:
I snowboard with a bunch of fat f*cks. They manage fine even at altitude.
Since you can take snowboarding at your own pace, it really is for people of any level of fitness.
yeah, you dont need to be fit, people struggle to ride all day not because of fitness but because there not used to using a particular set of muscles.
if you feel the need to do something in preperation i'd say your time would be better spent in yoga classes rather than in the gym. |
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 12:21 PM
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I find cycling to be by far the best exercise for snowboarding (other than snowboarding). Since I've been riding a single speed bike regularly (it's fixed gear too... which probably makes you think I'm a hipster) I've found that my legs are way more prepared when I go away snowboarding. Also, good core strength makes it so much easier to generally keep your balance and land tricks. It's amazing the difference a few sit-ups and planks makes.
If you're fitter you're going to find it easier, but you don't have to be particularly fit to enjoy it. |
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 12:57 PM
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charlie wrote:
Since I've been riding a single speed bike regularly.
You're one of those people that speed through crossings when they are on "walk" because you don't want to have to get up to speed again aren't you?
God damn single speeders...
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 01:04 PM
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StevenL wrote:
i was going to do the 1 day course but got recommended to do the 2 day course as it would be easier from one of the instructors at cfe.
i probably could have done the full day, but i think it was better doing 2 half days, well for me anyway..
I'd reccomend this approach too.
Your muscles will be physically tired by the time you get onto the later half of the day where they teach you to link turns, use the poma, etc. If you split it over a weekend, then you get a bit of recovery time inbetween sessions, without forgetting too much from the previous day. |
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 01:06 PM
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| If your in the gym fairly often, just go for the day IMO. Will save you time and you can spend that second day you would have had on lessons on your own learning further! |
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Posted: May 17, 2012 - 05:27 PM
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| To echo everyone else, I was 28 when I did my board in a day. The oldest in our group was pushing 40. I am asthmatic, I dont exercise, I work behind a desk, I drink beers pretty much every day and Ive never read the back of a food packet for 'nutritional value'! I am the opitome of turning 30 with middle aged spread, although I am only 12 stone. I managed the board in the day, it was very hard work but we all made it. The next week was hell. Ive been trying to improve fitness for the very same reasons other have stated, it just makes it more enjoyable! Good luck with the course! |
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Posted: May 19, 2012 - 12:17 PM
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First post: May 11, 2012
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Wow! Everyone's so helpful!!
Thanks so much guys! think I'll do the 1 day course! So excited!!
Will let you guys know how it goes:) |
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TtheArab
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Posted: May 31, 2012 - 02:57 PM
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You will have a great time and you will make it through the day. BUT....
I am a 1/2 marathon runner and do 5-8 spin sessions a week so not unfit or overweight.
I did a full day at Braehead and whilst I was able to get to the end of the day I went back the following week to redo the last 2 bits because I felt I didn't really "get it" on the day.
By about 16:00 I was simply throwing myself down the slope as I was exhausted and couldn't get my thinking and actions to match up.
I bought a half day session for a mate for his birthday and he is following up with another half day. If I were going to do this again I would do 2 * 1/2 days.
Personal choice completely and, as said here, you will end up hooked. I have now been away to the Alps and Canada within 3 months of taking this up and have more snowboard kit that a small shop..... Awesome addiction. |
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