Efficiency

[Karisma]

Hi, I’m a male from Sweden. Nordic skiing is my passion and I use skierg when there’s no snow, and to stay in shape.
I would like to increase the watt on SkiErg, i only average 120 on 5000m. The goal is 150 watt, and it’s partly because i want to be a faster double pouler on skis.
I know it’s not exactly the same technique, but the muscles you use are the same.
I do workout on most muscle groups, biceps, triceps, abs, back, etc. What I find difficult to workout are the muscles to do the bow
which I believe is the most important, at least for longer workouts.
I’ve tryed to stand on my knees and make a bow with weight from a machine, but it hurts to much in the elbows.
Any advice are appreciated, thanks.

[Dpoleit89]

Hi Karisma!

Doing more easy workouts helps to develop an aerobic base.
Skierg and double poling are much like other endurance sports, you need patience and time.
Try to look for some videos and try to copy technique.
Also a good source about DP and vasaloppet is wickstromcoaching.com.

[Karisma]

Hi, thanks for the answer.
Technic wise there’s always room for improvement, especially on snow. And yes I have seen many videos, one of the best teachers I know of is Per-oivind Torvik. (You tube)I try to copy Emil Iversen, and others. But I think you have a point, I don’t do long easy workouts it’s same tempo usually, except hiit on skierg. I’ve seen easy/long has been very popular in Norway many years and probably other country’s as well these days.

[Nullbrawl]

Hi, thanks for the answer.
Technic wise there’s always room for improvement, especially on snow. And yes I have seen many videos, one of the best teachers I know of is Per-oivind Torvik. (You tube)I try to copy Emil Iversen, and others. But I think you have a point, I don’t do long easy workouts it’s same tempo usually, except hiit on skierg. I’ve seen easy/long has been very popular in Norway many years and probably other country’s as well these days.

You are perfectly correct - the condition of snow can certainly affect the technique, and include long, easy workouts can cause a big difference. Per-Iivind are excellent for learning from Torvik and Emil Iversen! It is very good to see more people easier, hugging long sessions for endurance.