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Kate Spade

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I'm going skiing in February w/ my husband and some of his friends.  I go skiing very rarely and usually I am *dead* by the end of the first day.  My thighs hurt, etc.  I've started lifting weights at my apt's gym in the hopes of getting some kind of leg strength /endurance by then.  Does anyone here know if it's realistic to get any kind of results by February?  Also, are there any excercises you can recommend for building up leg strength for skiing?  TIA! 

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Teresa


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you will for sure see results. i have to go to class, ill post some exercizes later. One book I can recommend is the Total Body Workout Bible for Women. I'll post a link later.
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This book is awesome.  I also recommend taking a fish oil supplement daily to increase positive results.

-- Edited by collegegirl5858 at 21:51, 2007-10-29

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Sure, you can see results by February. I recommend lots of squats, lunges and wallsits. Simple, but effective.

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I love, love, love skiing. It is completely realistic to be in great skiing shape by February.

I definitely agree with lunges (especially walking lunges) and squats - but don't forgot about cardio!

My favorite exercise: Stand and place 5 objects on the ground in a semi-circle around you (pencils, small cups, whatever). Stand on one leg and reach down and pick up each object - coming to a complete stand after grabbing each one. Once you have picked them all up, set them down one by one. Repeat with the other leg. The repeat - but picking up the object in the opposite direction (so if you picked up objects on your right the first time, pick them up on your left for the next set). Do this a few times. It's great for strengthening - and also for balance!!

I have a bosu and this DVD - It is fantastic!! http://www.bosu.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=bosu/itemdetl.html?item=10875-8V 

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