The following strength and performance tips come from one of our resident experts, Stuart Kremzner, MS, CSCS, FMSII, OS, RN, an exercise physiologist who has coached and raced in nordic skiing for over 20 years. Kremzner has trained/consulted with college athletic programs, elite teams, and athletes with the goal of improving athletic performance and injury prevention. When […]
Back to Basics: How to ‘Reset’ for Nordic Performance
The following strength and performance tips come from one of our resident experts, Stuart Kremzner, MS, CSCS, FMSII, OS, RN, an exercise physiologist who has coached and raced in nordic skiing for over 20 years. Kremzner has trained/consulted with college athletic programs, elite teams, and athletes with the goal of improving athletic performance and injury prevention. When […]
What Drives Muscle Tightness: Tips for Improving Long-Term Performance
We stretch, stretch and stretch some more, so why are we still so tight? Exercise physiologist Stuart Kremzner explores the issue of muscle tightness and how to remedy a larger area of the body rather than a specific muscle group. Doing so could yield big results and ward off injury.
Foam Rolling: How To Start and Finish That Workout Right
Wednesday Workout fans, you’re in luck! The following article complements Bill Pierce’s recommendations for stretching, agility and self-massage. Not exactly sure how to use a foam roller? Stuart Kremzner, exercise physiologist, owner of E3 Sports Performance, nordic skier and coach, explains.
Freedom of Movement: Insights Into Improved Mobility, Motor Efficiency and Faster Skiing
Increased the training this summer and now feeling the pain? Sounds like you’re dealing with some imbalances. Exercise physiologist and nordic coach Stuart Kremzner goes over some of the most common aches or injuries, and how they can be prevented.
NENSA Launches Bill Koch League Ski Lease Program!
NENSA BKL clubs can now purchase equipment in bulk orders with a “Buy One, Get One Free” deal for any club interested in starting a new, or growing an existing, ski lease program. “TD Banknorth's $10,000 grant was a huge boost to the program and is allowing clubs to get twice the equipment they'd normally […]
Johnson, Wonsavage victorious in NENSA roller-ski race
View video of the races here: NENSA Roller Ski Race – Men's video NENSA Roller Ski Race – Women's video A hot, humid day in Jericho, Vermont saw the first NENSA summer rollerski series come to an end with a challenging 12k freestyle race at the Ethan Allen Firing Range. The course consisted of four […]
NENSA announces Coaches Clinics with Olympian Andrew johnson
The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) has announced two Coaches clinics with two-time Olympian Andrew Johnson. The clinics will be held in conjunction with the final two events of the NENSA Summer Rollerski Series. The upcoming '07 NENSA Summer Rollerski Series and Summer Coaches Education Clinics will be held on August 11th (Rutland, VT) […]
NENSA Receives Donation from V2/Jenex to Launch New Summer Rollerski Series
The recipient of a donation of twenty pair of evenly matched V2 850 rollerskis, the New England Nordic Ski Association is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Summer Rollerski Series. The series consists of three freestyle technique events taking place in New Durham, New Hampshire; Rutland, Vermont; and Jericho, Vermont. Top-ranked participants will […]
Coaches Around the Country: Rob Bradlee
** Editors note: This will be a weekly column highlighting our ski coaches from around the country… including elite coaches, college coaches, high school coaches, volunteer coaches, and learn-to-ski coaches. This is an effort to sample a diverse group of coaches and recognize the people who are the backbone of today’s skiers. If you would […]
NENSA and US Ski Team Regional Elite Camp Report
June 30 to July 6, 2006 Lake Placid Olympic Training Center Compiled by NENSA Program Directors Janice Sibilia and Stuart Kremzner The NENSA Elite Camp was held at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid June 30th — July 5th. Twenty-six of the regions top junior and senior skiers participated, along with 8 regional coaches, […]
Stewart, Underwood Win Craftsbury Marathon
David Stewart Enters the Final 200m On the Common Vermont resident and Subaru Factory Team racer David Stewart was this year's overall winner in the men's 50k race. Right from the starting bell, Stewart pushed the pace hard up the first several kilometers of climbing, only to find out from other racers in the lead […]