realskiers

Thanks for your input Todd. 

  Currently I'm still on ice skates (NHL playoffs; Canucks give in to grass reluctantly) and will switch to my inline skates (ABEC 5 ; 82mm; they fly!!).  It's a great activity for inner core,legs, cardio, and balance. Just wondering how they might differ from harb carvers?  I'll definitely try your suggested exercises with the stability ball (crunches,hamstring curls etc.). Our hamstrings tend to get a good workout from the variety of footwear we subject ourselves to (right Jim?  )

Lynn, I can only admire your tenacity to work out regularly and RUN! Stretching is definitely beneficial, as I feel like 'Rusty the Tin Man' if I haven't been active without a good stretch. Like yourself, I like a variety of activities so as not to get bored or fixated on working the same muscle groups all of the time. Hats off to you for pounding the pavement!!

Mountain biking is another story.  The Viking thinks he is on the Mother Ship........hell bent for some special view at the "top of the ridge".  I certainly can't let him reach the top alone, so I've opted to pedal like a hamster in it's exercise wheel. Stewart Little on steroids! Some days are better than others but, it is proving to be a lot of fun now that my derriere has become accustomed to the "cheek cushions". There was absolutely NO transition from skiing to mountain biking with respect to the gluteus maximus. It's a tender issue.

As for the teeter board at the front door......skateboar ders rig up a similar idea to improve their balance and simulate surfing or snowboarding.  It's a great suggestion, as we have some old skateboards kicking around. Looks like they will have a second round of action.

Now, as for the latent ballet tendencies of Jim, may I offer a pair of pointe shoes?  We have several sizes in various states of condition. Pink goes with everything, as does a decent depilatory. However, like you, I have been practicing my falling technique.......... trying to extricate my cycling shoes from the toe clips.......tee hee hee........clunk. You're not alone BUT I regret to inform you, pantyhose are so passe, unless you go for patterns or fishnets.  Isn't it all about choices??  ;

Are there any exercises utilizing weights that anyone could recommend?

Terryl