Snowboard Offseason Phase 1: Building a Foundation

This 8 week program is the first of three phases for an off-season training cycle designed to make you a more athletic, resilient, and explosive snowboarder or skier. Getting jacked and strong as f*ck? Thats just a side effect. It’s also designed to give you time for the other things you love. Each week, three days are set aside for you to get out and enjoy your favorite active hobbies.

60-90 Minute Sessions > 3 days a week in the gym > 3 days of yoga or an active hobby of your choice > 1 full day to rest and reset

Phase One is about building a foundation: The goals of this phase are to add lean muscle, increase muscular endurance, increase your capacity to work, and start integrating explosive, high-impact movements to develop speed and power.

Whether you are a high school kid looking to gain an edge during the off-season, a semi pro aiming to compete and land their first sponsor, or a weekend warrior who wants to ride harder and feel better--this is how you level up. This program going to aid in developing the physical qualities needed to perform at the highest level on the mountain.

Snowboarding is an extremely demanding and dangerous sport. You are hauling ass down on the side of mountain covered in frozen water strapped into a wooden plank. It’s fast, high-impact, and can be brutal on your body. If you want to keep pushing your limits and stay in the game for the long haul, taking care of your body isn’t optional—it’s essential.

This means adding lean muscle to your body, making that muscle stronger and more powerful. Increasing joint mobility, developing thick and more elastic connective tissues (tendons and ligaments). It also means building stronger bones, improving overall work capacity, and enhancing power output and coordination.

This is the foundation for athletic development: fewer injuries, less soreness, and more days on the mountain.

Phase 1 sets the stage for high performance all season long.

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