Element Verbier ski school – private ski lessons, off-piste & ski instructor training
[one_third_first][/one_third_first][two_thirds_last] In our last blog Jake – our fitness expert and ski instructor – had been training for his first (and possibly only) Ironman. This blog continues his story on the day of the Copenhagen Ironman race and how his
[one_third_first][/one_third_first][two_thirds_last] Jake is a BASI Level 4 and Swiss Brevet Federal ski instructor – one of our most qualified and experienced instructors. He’s also a qualified Personal Trainer so when you set him a fitness challenge he always has to
Training – why should I start now? Our very own Personal Trainer, BASI Level 4 and Swiss Brevet Federal, Jake, looks at getting ready for winter… Hang on – the ski season is months away why should I start training
How can you train for skiing without getting too complicated and taking ages? Jake has the answer… Only a few weeks to go until you’re back on the slopes and you want an exercise plan that will put you in
Eating healthily and skiing don’t always go together, so Jake casts a pragmatic eye over what we should (and shouldn’t) be eating. How many calories will you burn whilst skiing? This depends on a multitude of factors including your age,
Jake’s pre-season training blog – this week it’s all about efficiency… Change and innovation in training are important concepts. They encourage us to experiment with new ideas and challenge ourselves in different ways. Variety is essential to negate boredom and
Winter is closer than you think, so Jake takes a look at pre-season training. Training for snowsports is an absolute no brainer. Whether you’re an instructor preparing to tackle exams or a recreational skier/rider wanting to get the most out