Each of these videos demonstrates a simple, but potent, exercise.
Video Clips
showing conditioning exercises
for snowboarding
by Jean Sapula and Todd Gerkey
Videos courtesy of Jean Sapula and
Todd Gerkey, Athletic Trainers.
Bios below
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Descriptions of Exercises for Snowboarders by Jean Sapula
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A. TODD - FORWARD LUNGES, WITH 45 POUND BAR |
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B. TODD - SIDE LUNGES, WITH 45 POUND BAR |
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C. TODD - STEP UPS, WITH 45 POUND BAR |
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D. TODD - LATERAL HOPS, ON STEP |
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E. JEAN - TRICEPS DIPS, OFF STEP |
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F. TODD - LATERAL PUSH UPS, OVER STEP |
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G. TODD - PUSH UPS, WITH HANDS ON SWISS BALL |
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H. TODD - PUSH UPS, WITH FEET ON SWISS BALL |
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I. JEAN - KNEELING BALANCE, ON SWISS BALL |
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J. JEAN - KNEELING BALANCE, ON SWISS BALL, WITH BALL TOSS |
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K. TODD - SINGLE LEG BALANCE, PERFORMING WOOD CHOPPERS, WITH
WEIGHTED BAL |
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L. TODD - LATERAL JUMPS, WITH BALL TOSS |
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M. TODD - SQUATS, WITH WEIGHTED BALL |
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N. TODD - DOUBLE LEG BRIDGE, AND HAMSTRING CURL |
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P. JEAN - SINGLE LEG BRIDGE, AND HAMSTRING CURL |
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Q. JEAN - SIDE LYING CORE STABILITY PRESS UPS |
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R. JEAN - VEW-DO |
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S. JEAN - VEW-DO, WITH ARMS |
Bios: Jean Sapula is an AASI
Level II Snowboard Instructor at Ski Sundown in CT and has the
following qualifications: M.Ed. (Masters in Education), ATC
(Athletic Trainer Certified), CSCS (Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist), Certified Athletic Trainer, and Strength and
Conditioning Specialist for HealthSouth Physical Therapy and Sports
Medicine.
Todd Gerkey is the ATC (athletic training certified) at Plainville
Ct High School and has the following qualifications: BS (Bachelors in
Science with a specialization in Human Movement/Athletic Training) ATC
(athletic training certified), CSCS (Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist), Certified Athletic Trainer, and Strength and
Conditioning Specialist for HealthSouth Physical Therapy and Sports
Medicine. Is an active snowboarder who has recently been involved
with the ESPN Sports Medicine Team at the 2004 Summer X Games. Acting
treasurer for the CATA (CT Athletic Training Assoc.). |