The is an 8 week pre-season training program for skiers & snowboarders who want to get strong for the 23/24' season, push progression, & build resiliency against pain and injuries.
Choose between either a freestyle or an all-mountain focused program to match your own skiing/riding style.
The STS program has two phases that will take place over the course of 8 weeks. In the first phase of the program (4 weeks) you will build a solid foundation of strength, increase your aerobic capacity, develop proper landing mechanics, and prepare your body for more sport specific movements. Once you've finished the first phase of the program, you'll be ready to step up the intensity with freestyle specific training or all-mountain specific training. Each phase includes a deload week to manage fatigue, prevent burnout, and reduce risk of injury.
If you've chosen the freestyle focus, you'll develop rotational power and build strength that will allow your body to handle bigger drops and awkward landings that often come with freestyle riding. In other words, the freestyle training will enable you to pop higher, spin with power, stomp landings without pain, and allow you to crush on a powder day.
If you've chosen the all-mountain focus, you'll continue to build muscular endurance and full body power to sustain the high loads encountered when slashing through powder, moguls, or groomed terrain. The all-mountain focused training is for those who want to feel snappy, carve with power, ski/ride fast, and be able to rip in any snow conditions.
Sign up, choose either the freestyle or all mountain program, and then check your email! You will receive 2 emails that explain how to set up your training app as well as next steps. We will have a kick off call on October 1st to get the hype train going, answer questions, and talk about what to expect throughout your first week!
You'll be able to access your training program 24/7 on desktop or mobile via the Train Heroic app. The app will provide detailed explanations of how to perform every movement, along with video references. Just follow the link in your inbox and create an account. Boom, DONE.
8 weeks of training is no joke, but neither is a torn ACL. In order to get the most out of this program and manage fatigue, we will be taking scheduled deload weeks to periodically give your body the ability to fully recover & adapt to the new training loads. Stay accountable & HYPED via weekly group check in calls and slack chats.
Every single training session has a purpose with a specific end goal in mind - to prepare your body for the winter season feeling strong & pain-free. Each strength session includes a warmup, movement prep, main sets, accessory work, and mobility. All sessions will be 60 minutes or less!
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If you decide this program is not a good fit within the first 2 weeks of training, I will give you a complete refund. If you're still on the edge before signing up, reach out and let's chat to see if it would be a good fit.
Whats up everyone! The names Liz.
I'm a strength coach who loves the mountains & lives to ski & snowboard. Yep, that's right, I rip on both sides.
I decided to create the STS program after seeing countless friends, family, and others tear ACL's, patellar tendons, you name it during the winter season. I know injuries take a massive toll on the body & mind, which is why I want to help you bulletproof your body so you can prevent pain & injury this season.
Having worked with hundreds of skiers & snowboarders over the years, I understand the physical, mental, and cultural demands necessary to prepare for the season. My goal with this program is to help you get as resilient as possible so you can continue to progress, shred pain free, and feel STRONG no matter the snow conditions. Putting in the work isn't easy, but you'll be stoked you did once you get on the snow & start realizing what you are truly capable of.
Prepare for the 23/24' season the RIGHT way, with a group of bad ass shredders & a program that is
GUARANTEED to prep your body for the upcoming season.
LETS DO THE DAMN THING!
- Liz
Toby is a mental performance coach & avid skier who has worked with recreational athletes to professionals on the Freeride World Tour & the UFC. Toby will be teaching us the visualization tools he uses with his athletes to redefine limits & overcome fear barriers on & off the snow.
Certified Sleep & Recovery Coach
Irina is a sleep coach who works with busy people to overcome their sleep problems & improve energy, mood, and lifestyle. Irina will be sharing insight on what we can do to get better sleep & boost energy levels during the dark winter months.
Registered Dietitian,
M.S. Nutrition & Dietetics
Makayla is a sports dietitian, founder of Own It Nutrition, and a bad ass snowboarder based out of Colorado. Makayla will be chatting with us on on how to fuel for recovery so we can get the most out of our pre-season training & recovery FASTER after big days on the mountain.
Dr. of Cognitive Psychology
Grant is a data-science wizard & an absolute slasher on a snowboard. Grant will present on his journey to relieve body stiffness, and how an awareness of the fascia network can empower you to become a supple shred panther.
"Liz's programs never disappoint, for real. Unlike other preseason conditioning programs I've done, Liz puts together workouts for your style of riding — something I've definitely been missing as someone who mostly rides park. Definitely makes it more fun when you can literally FEEL how it will transfer directly into better snowboarding. "
“Legs felt good AF for the first day out. WAY stronger than even mid season last year I'd say.
My bf said his calves were hurting. I told him he should've trained with me!
"We rode all day on groomers, some righteous powder pockets, and dank bumps and I felt AWESOME the entire time. No knee pain, confidence to get into varied terrain and Im beyond grateful."
"I had my first few runs on the mountain today and NO KNEE PAIN!
I felt strong & elastic all day even with steeps and long burner runs. THANKS!"
If you are unsure, send me a DM via Instagram or email at liz@mtnedgeperformance.com
I'm happy to help troubleshoot any questions you have about programming and make sure you get into the right program for your skiing/riding style.
No. There will not be any specific modifications for those with injuries, however, feel free to reach out and I can give you pointers on how best to modify this program or suggest a 1:1 coaching experience instead.
You can request a refund if you are not satisfied with the program within 14 days and receive a full refund - no questions asked. If you decide it’s not for you, you will be taken out of the programming app to access the workouts and other content. No refunds will be granted after 14 days.
I've helped over a hundred winter athletes successfully prepare for the season over the past 10 years and I've consolidated all of that experience into this program. If you have any questions before starting the program or during the program, I'll be here to help!
YES! There are no fitness requirements to dive into this program. In fact, the I designed the first 4 weeks of the program to establish correct movement patterns and build foundational strength. This will give you everything you need to be prepared for the higher demands throughout the last 4 weeks leading up to the season.
Once you've purchased the program, you will recieve an email to setup your training app via Train Heroic. All sessions can be accessed 24/7 through this app either on your phone or desktop.