Training Cross-Country Skiing

You have learned to ski and would now like to start crosscountry skiing? Then Training Cross-country Skiing is the ideal training companion for you. The question „Training correctly, but how?“ is answered in an age-appropriate and sophisticated manner. Descriptions of the most important techniques are included and you find out how to learn these step by step, how to recognize mistakes and how to correct them. The focus is on the importance of goals and motives, the development of competitive strength, and how to cope with performance pressure. You will learn about the importance of physical fitness, how to improve it, and how to keep a record of your personal performance. Beyond that there is much important information on skiing, health, and nutrition. As in Learning Skiing, the little snowman and Skitty are amusing companions throughout the book, offering many tips on training and competition, as well as suggestions for exercises at home.