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Pritchard Performance

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Jimmy Pritchard

This program is written and updated weekly by expert coach Jimmy Pritchard who formally served as the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Ski & Snowboard Club Vail and trained renowned athletes Mikaela Shiffrin, Alice McKennis, Tess Johnson, and many more.

He carefully crafts this program to meet the unique demands that the mountain requires for the most elite level skiers to the day one beginners.

$25 / mo

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A program made just for YOU

No program offers the unique qualities you need to be prepared for the sloped like this one.

The answer you've been looking for

Skiing requires a unique blend of strength, conditioning, and coordination. This program gives you everything you need to ski faster, ski longer, and ski harder!

Features

Access to your coaches

Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow

Programming 5 days per week

Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background

Exercise Video Guidance

Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy

Detailed, expert instruction

Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow

Committed Teammates

A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best

Delivered through TrainHeroic

Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.

Equipment

Required

Barbell // Dumbells

Recommended

Kettlebells // Bands

Sample Week

I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready

Monday

Strength (Hypertrophy Focus)

T Spine Rotation with reach

1 x 10

Quadruped Knee Circles

1 x 15

Bird Dog

1 x 10

Spiderman Stretch w/rotation

1 x 3

Squat Reach Mobility

1 x 6

Hip Hinge to Overhead Reach

1 x 8

Split Jump

2 x 12

Tuck Jump

2 x 8

Single Leg Broad Jump & Land

2 x 6

DB Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat

3 x 8

Seated Banded Leg Curls

3 x 12

Band Push Ups

3 x 10

Bird Dog Row

3 x 10

Spanish Squats

3 x 8

Side Plank Leg Abduction

3 x 10

Functional Trainer Dead Bug

3 x 10

Brettzel Stretch

2 x 1:00

Pigeon Stretch

2 x 1:00

Downward Dog Stretch

2 x 1:00

Couch Stretch (Hip Flexors)

2 x 1:00

Tuesday

AM Conditioning

Aerobic Conditioning

Steady State Jog, Hike, Bike, or Skin @ 65-70% Max heart rate or RPE of 5, ***60min ***RPE = Rate of percieved exertion, difficulty on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being rest and 10 being exhausting ***Max heart rate roughly = 220-your age. For example, 220-17=203

Tuesday

Core & Mobility Session

4 Rounds -V Ups x15 -Scissor kicks x50 - Knee to opposite elbow mountain climbers x50 -Oblique Crunches x20e -Brettzel Stretch x30sec/e -Lying Figure 4 stretch x30sec/e -Pigeon Stretch x30sec/e -Reach Roll Lifts x15/e -Couch stretch x30sec/e -***This is a great place to add in extra yoga sessions

Wednesday

Strength (Hypertrophy Focus)

T Spine Rotation with reach

1 x 10

Quadruped Knee Circles

1 x 15

Bird Dog

1 x 10

Spiderman Stretch w/rotation

1 x 3

Squat Reach Mobility

1 x 6

Hip Hinge to Overhead Reach

1 x 8

Broad Jump

2 x 5

Single leg Lateral hurdle hops

2 x 8

Ice Skater Hops

2 x 6

Goblet Squat

3 x 8

MB SL RDL Overhead Reach

3 x 8

Sled Drag

3 x 20

Chest-Supported DB Row

3 x 8

Single Leg Glute Bridge with Abduction

3 x 10

Brettzel Stretch

2 x 1:00

Pigeon Stretch

2 x 1:00

Downward Dog Stretch

2 x 1:00

Couch Stretch (Hip Flexors)

2 x 1:00

Thursday

Core & Mobility Session

4 Rounds -V Upsx15 -Flutter Kicks x50 -Bicycle crunches x50 -Oblique Crunches x20e -Brettzel Stretch x30sec/e -Lying Figure 4 stretch x30sec/e -Pigeon Stretch x30sec/e -Reach Roll Lifts x15/e -Couch stretch x30sec/e

Thursday

AM Conditioning

Aerobic Conditioning

Friday

2020-12-25

Hip Hinge to Overhead Reach

1 x 8

Squat Reach Mobility

1 x 6

Spiderman Stretch w/rotation

1 x 3

Bird Dog

1 x 10

Quadruped Knee Circles

1 x 15

T Spine Rotation with reach

1 x 10

Jump Rope

2 x 1:00

Med Ball Rotational Throw

2 x 8

Band Resisted Ice Skater Hops

2 x 8

Medicine Ball Walking Lunges

3 x 8

Band Resisted Reverse Hyper

3 x 10

Sled Push

3 x 20

Mini Band Lateral Walks

3 x 10

Biking

3 x 5:00

Saturday

Core & Mobility Session

Coach

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Jimmy Pritchard

Jimmy has worked with countless collegiate, professional, and olympic level athletes across the US Ski Team, NHL, NCAA, and NFL. He is one of the top up and coming coaches in the industry with both the knowledge and intuition to help anybody reach their goals holding a Masters degree in Strength & Conditioning as well as the CSCS, RSCC, and USAW certifications.

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For every adventure, every run, and every jump, this program will make sure you're ready.

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FAQs

Who is this program for?

This program is for anybody who wants to get ready for skiing and snowboarding. Whether you're a competitive alpine ski racer or weekend warrior, this program is for you.

The Proof

Alice McKennis

2x Olympian and Alpine WC Ski Racer

Verified Athlete

""Jimmy stands out as one of the best coaches I've ever worked with, sharing his vast amount of knowledge and helping me return to peak fitness after a severe leg injury in the World Cup. Without Jimmy's expertise I doubt I would be back on the slopes today feeling ready to perform my best again!""

Nellie Talbot

Montana State University Ski Team

Verified Athlete

"After working with many trainers none are as adaptable and patient as Jimmy. He listened to me and understood my body's needs. Because of him, I was able to return to skiing with the US Ski Team. Even when I had hiccups and long blocks home I knew Jimmy would still be dedicated to helping me"

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