FLEXI-SPORTS proudly supports the British Ski Team

FLEXI-SPORTS proudly supports the British Ski Team by supplying both FLEXI-BARS and programmes to ensure that the greatest benefit is gained.

British Ski Team use Flexi-Bar

"We have recently started including the Flexi-Bar into our training programmes and have already seen the benefits that it brings in the awareness, strength and isolation in core training. It also brings a good element of training of ensuring that the whole dynamic system of the body is centred around the core to make sure of efficient movement and balance, which I am positive will have a great impact on motor skills development on skis, through improved efficiency, accuracy and core stability."

-Mark Tilston - Head Coach, Snowsport GB

British Ski Team

Olympic level coach, and director of BeFit studios, Mihael Pelligrino, spent a day with the team in 2006, and again in 2007. After discussions with the team trainers, Michael set about taking the team members through a tough programme aimed at increasing their core strength specifically for skiing.

There was a lot of emphasis on balance work with the FLEXI-BAR, challenging their deep stabilisors as well as the stabilisors in the ankle, knee and hips.

All of the athletes were capable of swinging the FLEXI-BAR, however there were some noticeable differences in body strength, which were highlighted by the FLEXI-BAR. These weaknesses are quickly addressed through use of the FLEXI-BAR.

The next step discussed with the trainers is to take a FLEXI-BAR up to the top of the slopes to completely engage the deep core muscles and fire the nervous system before a run down slope. It is hoped that this will help shave seconds off downhill times!