Comments on: Ok, On the Subject of Workouts — Check this Out! http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/lindsey-vonn-backcountry-workout/ Backcountry Skiing Snowboard Telemark Snowsports Information News Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:08:11 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: gringo http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/lindsey-vonn-backcountry-workout/comment-page-1/#comment-20265 gringo Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:20:23 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/ok-on-the-subject-of-workouts-check-this-out/#comment-20265 Good Call! Vonn is a champ....and hot, but Gaffney and McConkeys routine has stuck in my mind for a few years now...I swear I think about it every autumn when i start the plyo routine... Good Call!
Vonn is a champ….and hot, but Gaffney and McConkeys routine has stuck in my mind for a few years now…I swear I think about it every autumn when i start the plyo routine…

]]> By: In Praise of Athletic Beauty http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/lindsey-vonn-backcountry-workout/comment-page-1/#comment-20117 In Praise of Athletic Beauty Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:31:34 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/ok-on-the-subject-of-workouts-check-this-out/#comment-20117 Yes, that McConkey workout special was hilarious. Here it is: http://www.powdermag.com/features/news/shane-mcconkey-fitness-exclusive/ Yes, that McConkey workout special was hilarious. Here it is:
http://www.powdermag.com/features/news/shane-mcconkey-fitness-exclusive/

]]> By: Thomas B http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/lindsey-vonn-backcountry-workout/comment-page-1/#comment-20095 Thomas B Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:29:37 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/ok-on-the-subject-of-workouts-check-this-out/#comment-20095 bahh, a tuck is easy on a fitball, skinning with heel lifters up on a fitball is a lot harder. :getlost: Anyone remember the Shane Mckonkey workout regime from Powder magazine? It involved having your buddy drop a barbell on your head to mimic getting whacked by the restraining bar while getting on the chairlift and other such hilarities... bahh, a tuck is easy on a fitball, skinning with heel lifters up on a fitball is a lot harder. :getlost:

Anyone remember the Shane Mckonkey workout regime from Powder magazine? It involved having your buddy drop a barbell on your head to mimic getting whacked by the restraining bar while getting on the chairlift and other such hilarities…

]]> By: Christian http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/lindsey-vonn-backcountry-workout/comment-page-1/#comment-20074 Christian Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:19:43 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/ok-on-the-subject-of-workouts-check-this-out/#comment-20074 I do a lot of balance work on a slackline, indo board and i've tried the fit ball (don't own one though) they all help me keep my stabilizing muscles strong. I have bad knees from soccer and this keeps me on the mountain. I highly recommend this type of work out, and it's fun! I do a lot of balance work on a slackline, indo board and i’ve tried the fit ball (don’t own one though) they all help me keep my stabilizing muscles strong. I have bad knees from soccer and this keeps me on the mountain. I highly recommend this type of work out, and it’s fun!

]]> By: Dan http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/lindsey-vonn-backcountry-workout/comment-page-1/#comment-20073 Dan Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:38:32 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/2200/ok-on-the-subject-of-workouts-check-this-out/#comment-20073 Besides generally just being in the way, my fit ball is mostly a toy for our two golden retrievers. It has never occurred to me to try to stand on it. It helps to keep the dogs from pestering me...so, I guess its good for something. Besides generally just being in the way, my fit ball is mostly a toy for our two golden retrievers. It has never occurred to me to try to stand on it. It helps to keep the dogs from pestering me…so, I guess its good for something.

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