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Training Period 8 of Season II Recap | 11.07.2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:26:34 -0500

Training Period 8 of Season II Recap | 11.07.09
Training Period 8 (November 9 – December 6) - will be released on Monday, November 9th.

New in the period:
In Training Plans:
American Birkebeiner Training Program (Training Period 1)
This training plan is designed for multi sport master skiers interested in participating in the American Birkebeiner and other marathon races. Simple workout structure will provide anyone with the basic frame work to maximize training time.
High School Racing Training

Training Period 7 of season II Recap |10.10.09

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Training Period 7 of Season II Recap | 10.10.09
Training Period 7 (October 12 - November 8) - will be released on Monday, October 12th.

New in the period:
In Training Plans:
- We will begin to blend the two programs (max strength and power-veloc¬ity strength) together. Explosive strength and plyometrics is at the top of the strength pyramid. Distance training remains specific and volumes increase during period 7.
In Video Extras:
- Diagonal Stride Progressions (no poles) (with Yuriy Gusev – CX

Training Period 6 of Season II Recap | 08.09.09

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:21:27 -0400

Training Period 6 of Season II Recap | 08.09.09Training Period 6 (September 14 – October 11) - will be released on Monday, September 14th. New in the period:In Training Plans:- The total monthly volume decreases in period 6 versus period 5. Looking closely, you will see that intensity and strength have increased in period 6. This is particularly true with an increase in level 4. The body needs to adapt to this shift, so the training load from period 5 to period 6 remains similar even though the volume ha

2009/2010 CXC Academy Training Season II

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:12:37 -0400

New Training Plans by Matt Liebsch and Vision Quest Coaching Partnership Dear current and future members of the CXC Academy,April 27 will highlight the beginning of Training Season II in CXC Academy. Here are some of the new and exciting additions that will be taking place:In Training Plans:Matt Liebsch, the winner of the 2009 American Birkebeiner, 2009 US National Championships Bronze medalist, and World Cup Competitor will share with you his ideas and thoughts on training for skiers of all skill abilitie

Training Period 1 of Season II Recap | 25.04.09

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:11:01 -0400

Training Period 1 (April 27 – May 24) - will be released on Monday, April 27th.New in the period:In Training Plans:- General aerobic distance training and general body resistance strength dominate period one. Period 1 provides a great opportunity to run, bike or even go for a canoe or kayak for general aerobic distance training. In Video Extras: - Matt Whitcomb (XC Development Head Coach U.S. Ski Team) - National Team Athletes and Race Points;- Cycling Series | Vision Quest Coaching and Robbie Ventura -

Training Period 2 of Season II Recap | 23.05.09

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:10:13 -0400

Training Period 2 (May 25 – June 21) - will be released on Monday, May 25th.New in the period:In Training Plans:- Period 2 is similar to period 1. We increased distance training and added a level 4 effort approximately every week instead of every other week as in period 1. In Video Extras: - Dryland Drills – bungee work (Single Stick and Double Pole);- Dryland Drills – classic kick ;- Over Distance – intensity levels;- Cycling Series | Vision Quest Coaching and Robbie Ventura – Overuse Injury;- C

Training Period 3 of Season II Recap | 20.06.09

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:09:09 -0400

Training Period 3 (June 22 – July 19) - will be released on Monday, June 22nd.New in the period:In Training Plans:- Period 3 marks the start of maximal strength phase. The goal here is to increase resistive load. There will be a decrease in the number of exercises to primarily focus on the muscle and movements of the sport. In Video Extras: - Dryland Drills – bungee work (Single Stick and Double Pole Drill Facing Away);- Dryland Drills – bungee work (Kick Forward and Back Drill; Adduction and Abducti

Training Period 4 of Season II Recap | 08.07.09

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:08:13 -0400

Training Period 4 (June 22 – July 19) - will be released on Monday, July 13th.New in the period:In Training Plans:- Distance and intensity in period 4 remain similar to period 3, but strength training will be taking a substantial shift to power-velocity training. The goal is to develop fast and explosive movement to make the resistance strength gains in period 2 and 3 functional for athletics. In Video Extras: - Dryland Drills – bungee work (General Activity Drills);- Dryland Drills – bungee work (Ex

Training Period 5 of Season II Recap | 14.08.09

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:06:28 -0400

Training Period 5 (August 17 – September 13) - will be released on Monday, August 17th. New in the period:In Training Plans:- Period five is the first period of the pre-competition phase of the year. More attention is placed on ski specific activities in intensity and distance training. We will shift back to max strength half way through this period after six weeks of power velocity training. In Video Extras: - Dryland Drills – focus on stable balance (General Activity Drills);- Dryland Kick Phase Dril