Ski Fitness & Writing by Lisa Marie Mercer

Ode to a cat

2008-10-24T17:20:00.000-07:00

In memory of Willow, who kept use calm and happy. Willow passed away two weeks ago.

2008-10-24T17:10:00.000-07:00

Check out my new posts in my Prevention Buzz Blog!

You Can Get There From Here

2008-09-05T16:48:00.000-07:00

After being a city girl for my entire life, in 2004, I was moved by the mountains. My inspiration?

A change in my workout!

Getting More From Your Walk

2008-08-31T09:41:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, a simple walk can be a great workout. This article tells you how:

Walk the Walk

Fitness for Frantic Schedules

2008-08-31T09:38:00.000-07:00

No time for fitness? Check out this article:

Fitness For Frantic Schedules

Get Happy: Get Blue

2008-08-01T17:54:00.001-07:00

Believe it or not, even fitness professionals have their addictions. Mine happen to M&Ms. It started back when I used to run marathons. We called them Vitamin M. Well, since I no longer run marathons, I can’t afford the extra calories. Fortunately, I’ve found a viable substitute. It’s called blueberries. You can read about it on my Prevention Magazine Blog.

On Curing My Gym Addiction

2008-07-25T20:46:00.000-07:00

Although I live in the Colorado Rockies, recently, I've noticed that I've been turning into the type of person I used to ridicule. Basically, you can take the girl out of New York City, but you can't take New York City out of the girl.

Confession: I'm a gym addict. But lately, the weather has been so beautiful, that I decided to bag the elliptical in favor of the mountains. You can read about it on my new Blog on Prevention.

Thailand Trip

2008-04-23T18:44:00.000-07:00

Hey, it's been awhile. Writing assignments and other responsibilities have kept me from writing in this blog, but I am back. My husband and I just returned from a trip to Thailand. You can read about it, and see some awesome photos on this site:

Flyaway-Weblog

Thailand was amazing, especially Khao Lak. This where the tsunami did the most damage. The resort is so peaceful and beautiful, it's hard to believe that is was the location of one of the worst tragedies of the century!

Budget Travel Updates

2008-03-16T13:20:00.000-07:00

Looking for travel deals? Check out my new travel blog, where you can find up to date info on travel bargains.

Budget Travel

Add Some Pizazz to Pilates

2008-02-20T08:48:00.000-08:00

Is "breathe in 2345, breathe out 2345 getting a bit old? Here are some ways to spice up your Pilates workout!

Adding Pizazz to Pilates!

Mastering Parallel Ski Turns

2008-02-20T08:44:00.001-08:00

Mastering Parallel Ski Turns

I am not a ski instructor and I don't even play one on TV. However, as the quest for the elusive parallel turn is a common one, I thought that I would write an article on this topic.

Mastering Parallel Ski Turns

An Irreverent Guide To Ski Vacations

2008-02-09T18:39:00.000-08:00

As you've probably figured out, I love to write about ski destinations. While most editors want a "just the facts" article about a ski vacation, the editor of Zonder.com likes stuff that is over the top. Gee, I wish I always got assignments like these:

Ski Vacations

A Breckenridge Mystery

2008-01-11T17:15:00.000-08:00

As some of you might know, I am working on a project that would benefit both the Backstage Theatre and the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance. The concept involves a dramatic script that would be performed progressively as vistors visit each of the Breckenridge Historic sites.

Once I came up with the project idea, I had a major mental block about what to put in the script. Then, I came across a writing contest that asked for a 1500 word mystery story that would be written on a 6th grade reading level. The suspects needed to be listed at the start of the story, and I only had a very short time to complete it.

In a workshop at the Backstage Theatre, Murphy Funkhouser once said that you can come up with your best work under pressure. While I would not exactly call this my best work, it did get me off my butt to get the basic story. Due to word count restrictions, I was not able to do the characterizations much justice. However, it's a start. Needless to say, when it becomes a script, there will be some obvious changes, but for now, take a look:

Breckenridge Back in Time

Spring Break Ski Destinations

2008-01-04T13:58:00.001-08:00

Looking for a great spring break destination? Consider a ski resort! I wrote the following articles as a "public service." Why rely on a commercial website, when you can get the inside scoop from a local or a frequent visitor?

Keystone Spring Break

Breckenridge Spring Break

Park City Spring Break

Whistler Spring Break

Have fun!

Thanksgiving at Colorado Ski Resorts

2007-11-03T10:53:00.001-07:00

Snow has been falling in Colorado since September. Why not celebrate Turkey Day on the slopes.

Thanksgiving at a Colorado Ski Resort

Excerpts from the Ultimate Ski Fitness Book!

2007-11-03T10:45:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for a skier? Look no further than
Open Your Heart With Winter Fitness
Oh, you want to "try before you buy?"
No Problem!

Turning Points

Posture and Balance for Skiers

Many Happy Turns!

Ski LIke a Diva

2007-11-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has ever visited Breckenridge knows that Jeff Bergeron
is the best bootfitter in town. Now, he and his wife Jennifer have written a book especially for female skiers. Check it Out!

Ski Like a Diva

Want to Work in Colorado Ski Country?

2007-11-01T08:12:00.000-07:00

Many avid skiers and snowboarders dream of living and working in a ski town. Want to know how to do it? Read this article:

How to find work in Colorado Ski Country

Slide Show

2007-10-27T15:19:00.000-07:00

Help! Film Crew Needed in Summit County

2007-10-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

Well, I might be getting my big break, but I need your help. An independent publishing comapny has offered to produce my ski fitness video. The caveat: They don't have the budget to send a crew to Colorado, but they do have a "small" budget if I can find a local crew. Anyone know anyone who knows someone? Send them my way!

Thanks!

Gear and Gadgets for 2008

2007-10-21T00:46:00.001-07:00

It's only October, and already, Colorado has been experiencing frequent snow days. Winter is coming soon, and so is Christmas. Whether you want to play Santa to someone special, or simply play Santa to yourself, check out these cool products.

2008 Gear and Gadgets

Fitness for Women

2007-10-19T12:34:00.000-07:00

Do you have questions about how to stay in shape? Do you want a workout especially designed for women? Check out my new book

101 Fitness Tips For Women

The Liberation of Snowboard Outreach Society

2007-10-15T08:31:00.000-07:00

This winter, I will be the first two-planker to become a mentor for the Snowboard Outreach Society
You can read more about them on their website, but basically, the program involves taking kids at risk and teaching them basic values. This values are applied throughout their five days on the snow. This will be the first year that they will be adding skiing. In order to maintain their ski passes, the kids must complete a certain number of hours of community service. We began this past Saturday by participating in Make a Difference Day in Frisco. My team helped clean up one of the trails. Throughout the season, I will hopefully get my group involved with projects for the Backstage Theatre and the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance. Check this blog regularly for details.

Ski Vacation Planning

2007-10-12T11:38:00.000-07:00

So many resorts. So little time. How do you find the best place for you ski vacation? As someone who skis all over the map, I felt that it was my duty to write a series of unbiased articles about my favorite resorts. As such, I invite you to visit this page

to read some enlightening articles on ski vacations and other types of travel.

Ski Fitness In Portillo

2007-10-10T11:38:00.000-07:00

These guys can't stomach my class!

In Shape for Ski Season

2007-10-06T14:13:00.000-07:00

If you have not yet purchased my book, Open Your Heart With Winter Fitness, what are you waiting for? Ski season is almost here! In the meantime, be sure to read this ski-fitness article
Don't plan your ski vacation without it!

The Diva Web of Fame

2007-10-02T07:56:00.000-07:00

What a nice birthday present! I have been inducted into the Diva Web of Fame
This got me thinking. There is a guy on a message forum that likes to wax poetic about his hatred of Baby Boomers. This gentleman would have you believe that all of the evils of the world were caused by people of the Boomer generation. I say hogwash, but I wonder what would inspire such hatred, Then, I realized that those of us who were born during the Boomer years have a distinct quality: We refuse to act our age! Is this a bad thing? No way! As boomers, we are a generation that strives to continually reinvent ourselves, even when others would prefer if we stayed stagnant...
But who cares what others would prefer. So, to all other Boomer Divas out there: Shine On!

Check Out My Bio on Calderwood Books

2007-09-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

Reflections in the Snow is in its editing process. However, my bio is now on the Calderwood Books Website
Look under "authors" and check out Lisa Marie Mercer. Publication draws near!

BOLERO-RAVEL

2007-09-10T11:14:00.001-07:00

Guess I'm having a musical Monday! Ravel's Bolero plays an important part in Reflections. In the opening sequence, Mariel is walking her dog, and she here's this music. It's actually the ring tone on her cell phone. The call she receives is rather distressing, but I won't give away the story.

Later on, the music appears again as the background to a video that inspires her to make some major changes in her life.

Later on, the music

Eric Clapton - Layla (live)

2007-09-10T11:06:00.001-07:00

Also from the imaginary "soundtrack" to Reflections in the Snow. Mariel tells her ski instructor that she hums the instrumental to this song to keep her skiing fluid. Try it. It works!

Fleetwood Mac - Landslide

2007-09-10T10:56:00.001-07:00

In honor of my contract with Calderwood books for my novel, Reflections in the Snow.

Peter's Friends - The Way You Look Tonight

2007-09-10T10:52:00.001-07:00

I love this song!

Live From Portillo

2007-08-30T11:19:00.000-07:00

I'm spending a week teaching ski fitness in Portillo, Chile.
Check out my two new friends!

Do You Have a Song in Your Heart?

2007-08-15T09:08:00.000-07:00

Calling all songwriters, creative peeps, and anyone else interested in winning some cool stuff! DreamTime Publishing is looking for a theme song for their Open Your Heart book series. What do you need to do to win? Create the coolest music video and get the most views on YouTube. The song must include the words, "Open Your Heart" and must be at least 30 seconds long. Check out Dreamtime Publishing Contest for details and ideas.

Good Luck!

The Birthday Party On Edit Red

2007-08-10T09:58:00.000-07:00

I received an invite from MySpace to join the EditRed Community. Check out my story, and let me know what you think:

The Birthday Party

Reflections In the Snow: Now a Reality

2007-08-05T21:19:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning to some good news. Calderwood Books has agreed to publish my novel, Reflections in the Snow. You can read more about the book here:

Reflections in the Snow

Coming Soon to Portillo, Chile!

2007-07-07T12:50:00.000-07:00

On August 25th, I will be teaching a ski fitness week in Portillo, Chile:

Check out the details:

Portillo Ski Fitness Week

2007-06-25T09:10:00.000-07:00

Check out the reviews of Open Your Heart With Winter Fitness

The Ski Diva

Loveland: Reflections in the Snow

2007-06-23T11:53:00.000-07:00

Check out my new blog for my fiction piece, Loveland: Reflections in the Snow

Colorado Ski Instruction

2007-05-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

Aside from the great terrain, fantastic nightlife and long ski season in Summit County Colorado, we have some of the best ski instructors in North America. Why is this so? The answer can be summed up in one word: Dedication.

In fact, some instructors even attend training sessions when they are not on the job. Take a look at the some of the things Colorado instructors do to enhance their teaching techniques:

Movement Analysis in Summit County

Celebrate the Kingdom of Breckenridge

2007-05-12T07:59:00.000-07:00

"Celebrate 148-years of Breckenridge history during this two-day event. Founded in 1859, Breckenridge was inadvertently left off the official U.S. maps and became known as “Colorado’s Kingdom” until 1936 when it was finally incorporated. Kingdom days will celebrate this aspect of Breckenridge’s history as well as gold fields and mining, exploration and adventure, brothels and saloons, booms and busts."

As a tour guide for the Breckenridge Historical Alliance, I have hired some of Summit County and Denver's best actors to participate in a series of historical reenactments on June 16th. Come join the fun!

Breckenridge Kingdom Days

Moved By the Mountains

2007-05-11T22:29:00.000-07:00

As I awaken each morning and go to my window, I wonder what the mountains will wear today. They like to change their colors with their mood. Sometimes they dress in purple. At times they dress in green. As autumn approaches, the aspens turn golden, reflecting the bright Colorado sun. They embellish the mountain like ornaments on a Christmas tree, reminding the locals that winter, their favorite season, is on its way. Then, surprise, Santa comes early, and we get a September sprinkling of snow. The town reverberates with joy and anticipation.

As night falls, the colors of daylight blend slowly with the darker colors of the night. I am living in a watercolor painting. But this painting is my reality.

Welcome to Summit County Colorado.

It had not always been this way. Most of my life has been spent entrenched in the grayness of cities. I grew up riding subways, talking street talk, in the heart of New York City. I was raised in a city that never sleeps. Neither did I, for the most part. I used to think that this was normal. I knew the score. I’m a native New Yorker.

As a freelancer, I spent a good deal of time underground, in the bowels of the city. A few times a day I would descend into the underworld surrounded by some of the most peculiar specimens of humanity.

Once I thought I'd never leave New York. When it became too stressful, I settled for Boston, but while living in Boston I learned to ski. The rest, as they say, is history.

In July of 2004, the mountains decided to move me. They enticed me with the promise of a kinder, gentler life, seduced me with an invitation to feel the ever-present sensuality of existence that city dwellers rarely experience. They knew that this is where I'm healthy. This is where I'm happy.

Have you been moved by the mountains? Do you dream of living in Summit County. Frisco realtor Joanne Hanson can make that dream come true.

Check out her Summit County Real Estate Blog

Visualize Whirled Skis

2007-05-09T18:59:00.000-07:00

Visualization is a powerful tool used by many professional athletes. Read about it here:
Visualization in Sport

Take it Outdoors!

2007-05-08T09:15:00.000-07:00

You love the mountains in the winter. Why not enjoy them in the summer? Here are some training tips to take your ski fitness outdooors!

Outdoor Ski Fitness

2007-05-07T11:10:00.001-07:00

New Fitness articles on Qwickly.com

http://www.qwickly.com/author/lisamercer/

Check them out!

Happy Birthday Dreamtime Publishing

2007-04-25T18:36:00.000-07:00

April 26th, 2007: Dreamtime Publishing, an independent publishing company with "soul," is one year old today!

Ski Fitness in Portillo!

2007-04-23T08:20:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder: I will be presenting a ski fitness week in Portillo, Chile on August 25th. This is available to Portillo guests at no extra charge!

http://www.skiportillo.com/html-eng/special_weeks.html#3

101 Ski Tips: My Latest Work in Progress

2007-04-23T08:09:00.000-07:00

Greetings Snow Sliders! I am pleased to inform you that I will be writing a book for Lifetips entitled 101 Ski Tips! This will be THE book for information about where to ski, where to find cheap ski lodging, lift tickets and lessons.
I have skied all over New England, Eastern and Western Canada, Colorado, Utah, Montana, and a bit of Europe, so this will be a guide based on first hand experience!

In the meantime, don't lose your ski-fitness in the off season. Check out my ski conditioning book:
http://mountainsportfitness.com/

Colorado: Off Slope and Off Season

2007-04-21T07:47:00.000-07:00

I came for the winters, but stayed for the summers. That's what Summit County residents say about this area. Right now, there's still a bit of skiing going on, but there are plenty of off-slope activities that you might enjoy. Here's what's happening at Colorado ski areas:
http://debonairmag.com/article3.asp?rec_id=1000241&dept_id=100003

After Memorial Day, I will be working as a tour guide for the Breckenridge Historical Alliance.
Learn more about off-slope Breckenridge here:

http://www.tripconnect.com/tripconnect/FullReview.do?locationID=US0103&uid=lisamarie

While you are in town, don't forget to stop by my ski fitness studio in Frisco, Mountain Sport Pilates & Fitness at 409 Main Street!

Janica: Say it Isn't So!!

2007-04-20T10:18:00.000-07:00

The Diva of Ski Racing has retired. Janica embodied everything that was graceful and elegant about the sport. She will be missed!

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/19/ap/sportsline/main2705073.shtml

Putting Your Passsion Into Print

2007-04-18T10:17:00.000-07:00

If you peruse the Internet, you will notice a multitude of blogs about sports and fitness. While some of them are written for educational purposes, others are simply the musings of people who have experienced significant personal growth by participating in a sport or a new fitness routine. The blogs at Dreamtime Publishing are an excellent example. Take a look:

http://dreamtimepublishing.com/blog/

In a sense, a blog is a journal, albeit a journal that can be shared with the world. How cool is that? Whether you decide to write a blog, or merely keep a journal, there is something deeply satisfying about writing about your escapades in fitness or in sport. Why? If you look back at your writings, you might notice a correlation between what you were learning in your sport or fitness routine, and what is going on in your life. Sometimes, you will have an almost uncanny observation: As your skill in your chosen activity has progressed, so has your personal growth. Writing about fitness and sport is also an excellent way to track changes in your health, or your tendency towards injury. What type of activities were you doing before you tore your ACL? What was lacking in you fitness routine? What was receiving too much attention? Were you stretching or weight training too much without putting enough emphasis on balance? Were you skiing or riding on trails that were beyond you ability? The proof is in the printing.

Fitness or sport can be a catalyst for change. Look at me. I was once the quintessential New York City girl. Then I learned to ski. Now I live here, and I rarely visit big noisy cities. After learning to ski, I also became a writer, and even acted in a few shows. However, before I learned to ski, I had adjusted my workout routine to focus less on strength and more on balance exercise. In every sense of the word, I became a more balanced person. Looking book on my writing about skiing and fitness, I notice that I was periodically reinventing myself. My writing has been my Rosetta Stone of my personal evolution.

Sometimes, a writing hobby eventually evolves into a profitable side profession.

On May 1st from 6:00-8:00 PM, Mountain Sport Fitness will conduct a workshop on writing about fitness and sport. For details, call 970-668-1595

Weekly Fitness Articles!

2007-04-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

I just became the fitness editor for Qwickly.com. I will be posting seven fitness articles a week. Check them out here:

http://www.qwickly.com/author/lisamercer/

Visit often!

Ski, Fitness and Writer

2007-03-19T10:34:00.001-07:00

Ski, Fitness and Travel Writer

2007-03-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

It's All About Me!

2007-01-08T15:55:00.000-08:00

http://summitdaily.com/article/20070107/SPORTS/101070053

Thank You Summit Daily!

Orbitz Insider

2006-12-22T10:28:00.000-08:00

Okay. I was not going to tell you about this, but then, when they announced my name at the end of the podcasts, I figured that I better.

Go to orbitzinsider.com, and listen to the Aspen and Vail Podcasts. Yes…I wrote them. No…that’s not my voice. They wanted irreverent. They wanted really, really irreverent.

I gave them irreverent!

Initiation Intuition

2006-12-22T10:22:00.000-08:00

An interesting thing often happens on the ski slopes. You reach a certain point, and suddenly notice that everyone has stopped. “Pray tell! What has happened. What deadly terrain lies below?”

Chances are, there is nothing of significance. The terrain is often no stepper that the terrain above. There have been no wipe outs. There are no moguls. But since everyone is gathered at this point, we fear the worst. In fact, we are convinced that there is something terrible down there.

Here is what’s really wrong. By stopping, and allowing oursleves to ponder the worst, we’ve lost our initiation intuition. The slopes have their logic. If you allow them to lead you, you will know the exact time and place to initiate the next turn. But if you allow your intellect to control the process, you might find that your turns go across the hill, looking more like crossword puzzles than circles.

An instructor once told me that if you start your turns across the hill, every turn becomes the first turn, along with that pesky first turn “yikes factor.” On the other hand, if you follow along the line where the mountain has been leading you, you might find yourself dancing with gravity!

Now using skiing as a metaphor for life, I'll take this one step further for our non-skiing friends. Think about the “trail” that represents your life. While many people might tell you that there is a path that you are “supposed” to take, what does your intuition tell you? Are the obstacles ahead of you real, or perceived?
My friend, mentor, ski instructor, acting coach says, “Don’t make it happen, let it happen.”

How does this apply to your life?

Discuss.

What's Happening?

2006-12-14T09:57:00.000-08:00

A whole lot! We spent Thanksgiving in Buenos Aires. Check out the pictures below! When we returned, we were so in love with South America that I contacted Ski Portillo about conducting a ski fitness week. I'll be there from August 25th to September 1st.

Would you believe I once thought that skiing ANY time of the year, let alone the summer, was crazy?

In other news, I landed a job writing some articles for OnThe Snow.Com
Check them out:

http://reviews.onthesnow.com/blog/user/main/13283

Borders Books, Book Launch Party and Great Reviews!

2006-11-15T09:29:00.001-08:00

Good News! Borders Books in Dillon has agreed to sell my book. meanwhile, Open Your Heart With Winter Fitness continues to receive great reviews from Deb Armstrong, Weems Westfeldt, Martin Bell and others! I will be hosting a book launch party at my studio in Frisco. Stay tuned for details!

My First Cover Quote!

2006-10-15T10:39:00.000-07:00

"With anecdotes, inspiration and hard facts,
Lisa Marie Mercer encourages and
inspires readers -especially mid-life readers
to get out and enjoy winter,
whether to nurture, to heal,or just to have fun.
In addition to motivational words, she offers specifics
on how to go about becoming a
skier."
Claire Walter
Ski and Snowsports Author, www.claire-walter.com.

Thank You Claire!

It's a Book!

2006-10-01T21:51:00.000-07:00

Check out the Dreamtime Publishing website!
http:www.dreamtimepublishing.com

Talk About Skiing

2006-09-20T11:15:00.000-07:00

Want to talk about skiing with your fellow ski fanatics?

Visit :
http://forums.epicski.com/
http://youngernextyear.com select "see all boards" then select "skiing"
Chicks who ski can visit this women only forum:
http://www.theskidiva.com/forums/

Ski Ready Begins October 10th!

2006-09-19T12:29:00.000-07:00

Don't wait till the last minute! Ski-ready classes begin at Mountain Sport Fitness on Tuesday, October 10th at 6:00 PM! Located at 409 Main Street in Frisco Colorado. Call 970-668-1595 for details!

Functional Training and Stability Ball Workshops

2006-09-19T12:23:00.000-07:00

Are you interested in learning to teach functional training or stability ball classes. I will be conducting two workshops at Mountain Sport Pilates and Fitness on October 28th and 29th.
Check it out!
http://www.fitour.com/workshops_list2.cfm

By the way, Loveland is starting to make snow. If you come out here, you may even be able to take in a ski day!

Functional Training or Stupid Human Trick?

2006-09-15T21:27:00.000-07:00

I just happened to be at the Rec center today, and I noticed a trainer teaching an exercise with an enormously high injury rate; standing on the stability ball. On looking at his students, there were so many obvious muscular imbalances and postural misalignments that teaching them this exercise was the equivalent of a ski instructor taking novices down a double black bump run.

Furthermore, his students were gripping on to the railing at the top of the stairs as if their life depended upon it. Then I heard him say: Come on! Grip the ball as hard as you can with your toes! Just like you grip your toes to stay in balance when skiing!......okay

Today, many people throw around the words "functional training." However, there is a big difference between a functional training exercise and a stupid human trick!

Take a look at a stability ball, and take a look at a mogul. Does the ball look like a mogul? Do moguls move down the hill when you ski over them?

Now look at the bosu. Seems much more like a mogul to me! Just as form follows function, "functional" should follow the form of the exercise.

It would be really, really, really dumb to tear your ACL by standing on a stability ball!

In Winter Fitness, one of the most important aspects of my sport conditioning workout is that it is progressive. Often, people are able to "fake" their stability by bracing or tensing during an exercise. However, this is not core stability.

Lisa in Davos

2006-09-13T19:57:00.000-07:00

Last December, my husband surprised me with a trip to Davos and St. Moritz!

Coming Soon!

2006-09-13T19:36:00.000-07:00

Soon , Dreamtime Publishing will have a blog about all of the books in the Open Your heart Series. Keep watching http://www.dreamtimepublishing.com/WordPress/ for details. In the meantime, to learn more about me, visit:
http://www.Skifitness.net
http://www.Mountainsportfitness.com
http://www.Lisafitness.com

Open Your Heart With Winter Fitness

2006-09-02T10:34:00.000-07:00

The title of my book is Open Your Heart with Winter Fitness: Mastering Life Through Love of the Slopes.

An ambitious title? Yes it is. It is also an ambitious book project. The book reaches the reader on four levels:

It is a book about the physical benefits of learning a snow sport as an adult.
It describes the psychological benefits of learning a snow sport as an adult.
It discusses the spirtual benfits of snow sports.
It provides the most comprehensive winter sport fitness plan that has ever been written.

So who am I to write such a book? I have been a fitness professional since the 1970s. At first, I was the quintessential New York City girl, who had no interest whatsoever in outdoor sports. As a marathon runner who spent about two hours a day in the weight room and taught about four fitness classes a day, I was incredibly fit when I made my first attempt at skiing. However, I could not balance on my skis for even one moment. Years later, at the age of 45, I made my second attempt. By then, I was teaching Pilates and Stability Ball classes. Amazingly, I did not fall-not even once.

A few years after learning to ski, my husband and I moved to Summit County Colorado, where I am the owner of Mountain Sport Pilates and Fitness. I am the ski fitness coach for the Epicski Academy, and the ski fitness expert for YoungerNext Year.com and Ski-Clothes.com. You can read about my ski fitness ideas on ski-fitness.net.

Open Your Heart with Winter Fitness will be in bookstores in January. However, if you are excited about getting an early start on your skiing or snow boarding fitness, contact orders@dreamtimepublishing.com

Cover Photos

2006-08-31T09:54:00.001-07:00

Check out the back cover photo possibilities for my upcoming book: Winter Fitness: Mastering Life Through Love of the Slopes.

Photo 1

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