Training for the 2010/2011 ski season
Anyone who wants to start preparing for the 2010/2011 ski season now has several training options available to stay in shape for the season, in addition to indoor ski slopes, summer-ski resorts and ski areas abroad, outside Europe.
Inline skating
Inline skating is an ideal way for skiers to stay fit over the summer—and that applies not only to cross-country skiers, but also to alpine skiers. Inline skating has become one of the most popular sports among children and teenagers, while more and more adults are also taking up this easy-to-learn, highly dynamic form of “roller skating.” Skiers can stay fit on inline skates throughout the summer and also train the muscle groups used in skiing.
Training for the 2010/2011 ski season
Date: 30/09/2026
Nordic blading
Put simply, Nordic blading is “inline skating with poles.” Unlike “regular” inline skating, using poles also engages and strengthens the upper body, back, abdominal and arm muscles. The upright posture encouraged by the poles helps prevent strain on the intervertebral discs. Nordic blading is considerably more effective than traditional inline skating because it works a wider range of muscle groups. Anyone taking up Nordic blading to prepare for the 2010/2011 ski season will benefit from the added stability provided by the two poles: unlike inline skates, Nordic-blading boots have two additional points of support, making it easier to brake. The upright posture and considerably longer gliding phase help develop technique, although at the expense of speed, which is much higher without poles.
Roller skiing
Roller skiing is the best training for all cross-country skiers. Unlike Nordic blading, depending on the roller-ski model chosen, it is possible to train either the skating technique or the classic diagonal stride. With the classic technique, this is made possible by a so-called ratchet mechanism that prevents the skis from rolling backwards. This trains and works the muscles specifically used in cross-country skiing. If you want to increase the intensity of your training, you can use roller skis with greater rolling resistance.
Christian Bathen
