⁣Ski your way to your Goals @ HQ! ⠀
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Most cardiovascular equipment is lower-body based. Think about it, running, cycling, rowing when done properly is all lower body. ⠀
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These days in any facility it is hard to find a good cardio machine that primarily engages upper-body musculature until now.⠀
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This is why I had to have the Ski Trainer at HQ. ⠀
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It mimics the motion of cross-country skiing. I have a new found respect for skiers! ⠀
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It essentially is a total Body multi joint exercise. ⠀
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Not only will you increase your heart rate quickly, but because it engages more muscles than traditional forms of cardio, you will burn more calories which equates to fat/weight loss. ⠀
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When performed correctly, you’ll hit near enough every major muscle group. ⠀
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1 thing I’ve noted that clients have said after performing the Ski Trainer is the burn in their triceps/lats and they can really feel it in their abs! ⠀
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How it works is the Ski Trainer uses a flywheel that traps air to increase resistance. ⠀
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The intensity varies with your effort: the harder you pull, the greater the intensity. ⠀
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Believe me it’s tough....⠀
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This was the session I did this morning ⠀
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X 30 Minute AMRAP ⠀
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10 Renegade Rows⠀
10 Incline DB Bench ⠀
20 Calorie Ski Trainer ⠀
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The Ski Trainer is an exceptional piece of kit ⠀
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How to perform the Ski Trainer ⠀
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To begin my hands and feet should be approx shoulder width or slightly wider and arms slightly above my head and slightly bent! ⠀
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I’m driving the handles down by engaging my core and slightly bending at my knees. ⠀
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I’m also maintaining the bend in my arms and keeping my arms close to my body.⠀
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To finish I’m driving downwards with my knees slightly bent and arms extended past my thighs. ⠀
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I’m then extending my arms upwards and I’m straightening my body to return to the start position. ⠀
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All whilst bracing my core! ⠀
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Hope you all find this guide on the Ski Trainer useful....⠀
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