Fitness

Could neck training help ski racers keep their eyes steady and react to rough terrain? Dr. Theo Versteegh explores its potential role in performance and injury prevention.

Eirik Hystad Solberg climbed to 15th on the World Cup slalom start list after growing up far from Norway’s major ski centers. Solberg and sports science director Robert Reid explain the training culture behind his rise and Norway’s demanding Ironman test.

Fitness testing in alpine ski racing can improve training decisions, track adaptation, and support athlete development when coaches use data with context. This article explains how Skills Quest-Fitness helps programs apply standardized testing effectively without overinterpreting results.

In ski racing and high-performance sport, female athletes often face unique challenges that standard training programs overlook. Physiotherapist Martina Plunger Beech is leading a shift toward education, awareness, and individualized care—helping athletes, coaches, and parents better understand the connection between physiology, performance, and empowerment.

After a few long days of intense training and conditioning, jumping out of the sky was the furthest thing from the minds of Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s women’s alpine team members while attending their conditioning camp.

Imagine having a magic pill that could enhance your summer ski training and help you tackle high elevations, intense sun, and grueling multi-activity days with more energy and benefit. Summer ski training is no walk in the park, with its unpredictable temperatures and continuous training demands. If such a pill existed, would you take it? Let's explore the secrets to make this "magic pill" a reality for your training regimen.

Photo credit: Eliteam Doug Lewis What do you think is the best strategy for training

CU’s Chase Seymour experiencing the grind Photo credit: Serena Archer It’s early October, which means

The Women's National Development Group has been busy. After a ten-day camp at Mt. Hood, they gathered again for seven days of fitness training and education at the USANA Center of Excellence in Park City.