Fit 2 Ski:

Be a healthier, better skier with the NEW Sports Training book by
Carl Petersen, PT

ISBN # 05669891317-7

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For more information:
e-mail: carl@citysportsphysio.com or fittoplay@citysportsphysio.com

About the Author:

Carl Petersen BPE, BScPT.
Carl is a Partner and Director of High Performance Training at City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinics in Vancouver, Canada. He currently works as the physiotherapist and fitness coach for a variety of athletes from club level to World Cup skiers.  He was the dedicated physiotherapist for Alpine Canada at the Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Albertville and Lilehammer.  Carl has traveled on the World Cup Ski Circuit from 1984-2004 as a Physiotherapist and Fitness Coach and has been the Director of Sport Medicine and Science for Alpine Canada.  He is a Level 2 Ski Instructor, Level 3 Ski Coach and a Level 4 National Coaching Certificate (candidate).

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Here is a sneak preview of some of the chapters in this multidisciplinary training book:

1. The S's of Smart Training
2. The ABC's of Smart Training
3. Dynamic Warm-up
4. Ski Specific Warm-up
5. Stronger Platform Equals Better Skier
6. Connecting Your Core
7. Energy System Training
8. 4s-5s Minute Fitness
9. Keeping Exercises Fun and You Motivated
10. Ski Specific Agility Drills
11. Fast Eyes
12. Finding Your Balance
13. Hopping and Bouncing Drills
14. Fit Bones
15. Extreme Conditions
16. Concussion Management
17. Keeping Your Knees Healthy
18. Bullet Proof Your Knees- ABCs of ACL
19. Keeping your back Healthy
20. Outsmarting Your Injuries
21. Overtraining and Recovery
22. Rules of Recovery
23. Psychology of Injury Rehab
24. Sleep Smarts
25. Ball Release Massage
26. Smart Stretching
27. Yearly Training Plan
28. Jet Lag
29. Mental Training

What people are saying:

1) Momentum, Sport Physio Division Newsletter :

"This book gives a great overall picture of the different aspects of training required to become a finely tuned skier. It set up as a training guide and an educational tool for coaches, therapists, and athletes. Furthermore, I think that it is important to mention that tyhe principle author has surrounded himself with some contributing authours, which are all apecialist in his field."

2) Ken Read, President, Alpine Canada Alpin :

"Fit to Ski “Practical Tips to Optimize Dryland Training & Ski Performance” is the latest resource to help you become a better skier and athlete. The Canadian Alpine Team places high priorityn on conditioning. Our Coaches know that specific can help each athlete improve to the next level. "

3) Ski Canada Magazine :

"Fit to Ski, is  easy to follow and includes numerous photos and diagrams to explain the concepts of sport specific training for skiing.  Endorsed by Alpine Canada and the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation it is an excellent practical resource for all skiers, coaches, parents & therapists -.a 'must book every skier needs in his or her library. " 

4) Dr.Ray Bradley, New Zealand :

"A new book has just been given a special place in my library alongside such ski classics as Warren Witherell's How the Racers Ski (1972) and Witherell and Evrard's The Athletic Skier (1993). Like these others, it will - I believe - play an important role in the education of a generation of ski racers, young and old. Keep in mind, too, that a lot of what the book has to say isn't just applicable to elite ski racers. Any skier, at any level of accomplishment, needs to know about matters such as injury avoidance and treatment, and the kinds of physical preparation that will make one's ski season safe and enjoyable."

5) Skipressworld:

"At first glance Carl Petersen's new 332-page book Fit to Ski looks like dry material indeed- but wow, what a treasure trove of practical, get-fit information. The Vancouver physiotherapist and fitness coach to Canada's World Cup stars has crafted a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to getting in shape for winter - useful for elite athletes as well as Joe Blow Skier. Divided into easy-to-flip-to sections, the book covers the gamut from physical and mental training to nutrition, stretching and suggestions for out-smarting ski injuries. Lots and lots of photos demonstrate technique. Detail is deep yet unboring - Petersen even offers exhaustive info on how to exercise on an airplane to boost conditioning while bound for a ski vacation. Particularly clever: boxed, large-print callouts delivering pithy advice from the author. Among them: "Don't just ski or play to get into shape, get into shape to ski and play," and "Start wearing your goggles a half-hour before going on the hill in order to allow your eyes to adapt to the colour shift on your retina..." Our advice: Buy this book before fall - and your pre-season training time- is over"

6) Ski Magazine:

"After 20 years as a physical therapist for the Canadian Alpine Ski Team, Fit to Ski author Carl Petersen knows ski training. And after digesting this 332- page guide book, you will too. Topics range from general training to the nitty-gritty of stretching, avoiding injury and eating right-all geared toward competitive skiers. A spiral-bound format makes it user-friendly, while Petersen's credentials ensure that it's a resource you can trust."

The Multidisciplinary group of contributing writers include:

• Patricia Chuey, Nina Nittinger
• Dr. Bernie Lalonde MD,Dr. Robert Morrell, Dr. Bill West
• Dr. Donna Mockler, Dr. John Peroff
• Martha Sirdevan PT, Lisa Humphries PT.