Preparing Your Body For Ski Season with "The Ski PT"

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Falling Off The Floor

Falling Off The Floor Podcast

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Adventure junkies, listen up! Falling off the Floor is your passport to the outdoors, with a side of introspective chats about addiction, mental health, and figuring out what comes after major life changes. We'll talk gear, travel tips, hilarious banter, recovery, the ski industry, the outdoor industry, creative media, and finding the courage to get back on the saddle and handle anything life throws your way!

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Preparing Your Body For Ski Season with "The Ski PT"

Falling Off The Floor

56 minutes 30 seconds

1 month ago

Preparing Your Body For Ski Season with "The Ski PT"

In this episode, Austin Becker and Greg Louie discuss the intersection of skiing and physical therapy, focusing on injury prevention, year-round training, and the mental aspects of skiing. Greg shares his journey in helping skiers stay fit and avoid injuries, emphasizing the importance of off-season training and mental resilience. They also touch on nutrition and hydration strategies for skiers and the value of community in supporting each other in the sport.

Keywords

skiing, physical therapy, injury prevention, skiing training, mental resilience, nutrition, hydration, skiing community, off-season training, skiing injuries

Takeaways

Greg Louie helps skiers avoid injuries and stay fit year-round.

There is a gap in physical therapy for skiers during the off-season.

Preseason training is crucial for maintaining ski fitness.

Mental resilience is key for both recreational and professional skiers.

Hydration and nutrition play a significant role in performance.

Squats are a fundamental exercise for ski training.

Consistency in training is more important than intensity.

Community support can enhance motivation for skiers.

Compartmentalizing fear is essential for high-level skiing.

Recovery strategies are vital for long-term skiing enjoyment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Skiing and Physical Therapy

01:39 Greg's Journey in Ski Physical Therapy

02:50 Skiing Experiences in the Pacific Northwest

07:43 The Importance of Off-Season Training

12:00 Bulletproofing Your Knees for Skiing

15:26 Working with the US Ski Team

18:12 The Mental Game in Skiing

24:47 Navigating Injury and Mental Resilience

27:41 Rehabilitation and Recovery Strategies

30:20 Training for High Altitude Performance

38:23 Hydration and Nutrition for Mountain Sports

42:08 The Key to Longevity in Skiing