The new Sports Training book by
Carl Petersen, PT

FIT TO SKI:

Practical Tips to Optimize Dryland Training And Ski Performance

ISBN # 0-9734314-1-5

Download Fit To Ski Order Form (.pdf)

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

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

• Producing a Better Skier & Athlete
• Smart Stretching Guidelines
• Ski Specific Warm-Up
• Nutrition, Hydration & Performance Eating
• Traveling Athlete & Jet Lag
• Training and Racing in Cold Weather.
• Fast Eyes-Visual Fitness
• Mental Training for Ski Racing
• Overtraining and Recovery Guidelines
• Recognizing and Preventing Overstress (Overtraining)
• Physical and Psychological Recovery
• Ski Specific Recovery Tips
• Myofascial Release - Ball Therapy
• Outsmarting Your Injuries
• The Off Hill Clinic (Corrective Exercises)
• When to Return to On Snow Training
• Back Problems and the Mal-Aligned Athlete
• Keeping Your Knees Healthy
• Strength Training Guidelines for Young Athletes
• Core Connections: 3’Dimensional Dynamic Core Training (Balls & Stretch Bands)
• Fast Feet Drills & Balance Your Training 
• Tapering and Peaking for Major Races

"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. "
– MOMENTUM, Sport Physio Division Newsletter. 

“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 priority on conditioning.  Our Coaches know that specific can help each athlete improve to the next level.”
– Ken Read, President, Alpine Canada Alpin.

"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. "
– Ski Canada Magazine 

"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."
– Dr. Ray Bradley, New Zealand. 

"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"
– Skipressworld. 

About the Author:

Carl Petersen PT.
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).

Carl keeps Fit to Play with support from:

The Multidisciplinary group of contributing writers include:

• Dr. Dana Sinclair, Patricia Chuey, Nina Nittinger
• Rick Celebrini PT., Kent Kobelka PT., Randy Celebrini PT.
• Dr. Bernie Lalonde MD.,Dr. Robert Morrell, Dr. Bill West
• Dr. Bob Litchfield, Phil Moore, Dr. Donna Mockler, Dr. John Peroff
• Martha Sirdevan PT., Lisa Humphries PT., Andree Lavoie PT.
• Dr. Steve Norris

To order Fit to Ski Books:

Price : $34.00 CAN. + Applicable Taxes + S & H.

Price : $ 34.00 CAN. + S & H. $ 8.00- $ (West) = $ 42.00

Price : $ 34.00 CAN + S & H. $ 11.00 (East) = $ 45.00

Price ; $ 34.00 CAN + S & H. $13.00 (Atlantic) = $ 47.00

Price USD: $26.00 + S & H $ 8.50 = $ 34.50 USD.

approx: 10 day delivery

Price EURO: $ 23.00 + S & H. $ 7.50 = $ 30.50 EURO

aprox: 6-8 week delivery

Airmail or Rush Deliveries Extra

Reduced Shipping Rate for multiple orders

Payments can be made by VISA, DEBIT, MASTERCARD, CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER.

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

tel: (604) 899-4411 or (604)606-1420 fax: (604)606-1488

or write to:
Fit to Play
c/o City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinic
# 420-890 West Pender St.
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada V6C 1J9