Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors

Nordic Ski Training Secrets for High Performance Posted on Nov 8th, 2007

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Dear athletes and coaches,

Natural Fitness Labs and xczone.tv, leaders in "Clean Oxygen Fed Sport Cinematography" are excited to announce the World-Wide release of the breakthrough DVD Nordic Skiing Training Secrets for High-Performance Sport. www.xczone.com/newskitrg.htm.

"..from an introduction to structured fitness training to a post-graduate course in sports physiology, psychology and pedagogy."

The nordic ski training secrets for high-performance sport volume reveals the most successful methods of World Class athletes, and is guaranteed to streamline your efforts, build sports-specific fitness and deliver tangible results. Produced as part of the Nordic Ski Project.

Begin a deep-dive exploration of applied sports physiology, psychology and pedagogy - a journey that exposes the secrets of elite fitness in high-performance sport. The product is a complete synthesis of the most successful medal winning programs and advice by a pedigree of scientists, coaches and elite athletes. Collectively the talent owns 33 Olympic medals, 43 World Cup medals, and 2 firsts in greatest human achievements. Here you will find a comprehensive body-of-knowledge for coaching cross-certification, and the blueprints to train smarter than your competition. Realize immediate performance gains with a medal-proven prescription, and give yourself the edge.

ABRIDGED TABLE OF CONTENTS introduction • theory • definition • history • fundamentals • setting goals planning and commitment • integrating body and mind • natural fitness • endurance • strength • power • speed • agility • flexibility • balance • coordination • skill development • quantity and quality of training hours • regularity and repetition • intensity and recovery which covers: work load overcompensation relaxation recuperation dynamic range • polarized training • periodization involving progression and frequency and systemization • specificity and diversity • mindful • ski fitness • physiology • prescription for fitness • energy systems • storage • training aerobic • anaerobic systems • zones • vo2max • training methodology • coaching and long term athlete development • mentoring • pedagogy • architecting fitness and conditioning • the workout • warm-up • cool-down • microcycles • phases • mesocycles • macrocycles • unstructured training • constructing multi-year high performance training programs • cardio • active rest • over-distance • low sub-threshold distance • high sub-threshold distance intervals • threshold natural intervals • fartlek • anaerobic lactic • anaerobic alactic • over-speed • polarized work • muscular training • strength • power • isometric • isotonic • isokinetic • calisthenics • plyometrics • speed • super-loading • power-endurance • weight training • ballistics • ricochets • on snow and dry-land training modes • skate skiing • classic • backcountry • telemark • alpine • nordix • ski walk • stride • bounding • roller-skiing • roller-board • exercises • soft training • core strength • flexibility • snow shoe • trail run • paddle • bike • skiing drills • skill development and technique • race preparation • mental training sport psychology • mindful practice • commitment • consistency • persistence • patience • goals • commitment • mental visualization • relaxation • concentration • motivation • focus • anxiety • team dynamics • extreme athletics • injuries • nutrition • equipment • conclusions

WHO IS ON THE DISK?

Ed McNeely, Exercise Physiologist and leader the strength and conditioning industry • Dr. Penny Werthner Olympic track athlete. Professor at the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, and is an active Mental Training Expert. • Thomas Alsgaard, 5 Olympic Gold Medals, 10 world cup medals one of the most greatest cross-county skiers of all time. • Axel Merckx, T-Mobile Tour de France, Olympic Silver Medalist Cycling • Sue Holloway silver and bronze Olympic medals (Kayak and Cross-Country Skiing) • Rob Marland Olympic Gold Medalist Rowing • Beckie Scott Olympic Gold Medalist Cross-Country Skiing • Justin Wadsworth Olympian Top Ten World Cup Cross-Country Skiing • Ole Einar Bjoerndalen the most successful Biathlete of all time 5 Gold Olympic medals, 3 silver, a bronze and 16 World Championship medals. • Hakkon Nordbeck, Sweden, WC Medalist • Dr. Sven Pinkert German National Slalom Kayak Champion, High Performance Director Canoe Kayak Canada • Roger Archambault Biathlon High Performance Director, Manager of Olympic Preparation, Canadian Olympic Committee • Pierre Lafontaine CEO of Swimming Canada, • Marcia Birkigt 2nd cdn birkebeiner, 1st keskinada loppet • Cyrus kangarloo 3rd keskinada loppet • Nikki kassel 1st university skier Canada 2nd keskinada loppet • Phil villeneuve national Cross-Country Skiing team and national mountain running team, 2nd keskinada, 2nd USA national sprint • Megan mctavish 2nd cdn roller skiing champs • Sheila kealey 1st cdn roller ski champs, Keskinada champion, Cdn national long course Cross-Country Skiing champion elite triathlete • Karl Saidla, Keskinada champion, Silver Canadian winter games • Lise Meloche, Exercise Physiologist, Educator. National Biathlon and Cross-Country Teams, Junior national Kayak Champion, 200 World Cup races, 21 Top 10 Finishes, 9 National Championship Titles, 7 World Cups Medals, 3 World Cup Gold Medals, 3rd Overall World Cup rank, 2 Olympics • David McMahon National Biathlon Champion, Bronze Medalist at the World Summer Biathlon Championships • Lynne Bermel Professional Triathlete, World Military Running Team, Ranked 3rd overall in the World for Ironman Distance Triathlons • Dr. Christain Otto Junior National Biathlon Team, Mountaineering and skiing expeditions, Expert in remote medicine in extreme environments • Phil Marsh Area Manger of Running Room • John Westdal Pro Triathlete • Ray Zahab One of World’s Greatest ultra-runners, Completed the first non-stop 7500 km run across the Sahara • Richard Weber National Ski Team, Skiing Hall of Fame, Completed the first return ski to the North Pole • Gudrun Phleuger 3x Overall World Loppet Cross Country Skiing Champion, 5x World Mountain Running Champion • Bill Hurley World Masters Mountain Bike Champion • Dominique Larocque National Mountain Bike Champion and In-Line Skating Champion • Chris Blanchard National Cross-Country Ski Team • Jill Perry National Boxing Champion • Ian Murray National Sprint Medalist Cross-Country Skiing • Byran Czop Stunt performer, Nordix

David McMahon and Lise Meloche
XCZONE.TV
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