Jason Pflaum serves as president and senior consultant of Plum Tree Advisors in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When he is not providing his clients with strategic financial services through Plum Tree Advisors, Jason Pflaum likes to stay spend time both water and snow skiing, which allows him to stay in shape and enjoy his family at the same time.
Both water skiers and snow skiers can stay in shape by spending their off season on skis. The techniques used by both water skiers and snow skiers are highly comparable, underscored by a need to maintain balance while regularly shifting weight and making multiple lateral movements.
Both types of skiing place considerable pressure on an athlete’s legs. Slalom skiing, both in the water and on snow, is especially taxing on the legs and waist as the upper body must remain fixed down course while the legs and waist turn independently. The muscle memory at play during snow and water skiing is comparable, as well, and athletes have stated that training for a season in one sport can translate to direct improvements in the other.
Both water skiers and snow skiers can stay in shape by spending their off season on skis. The techniques used by both water skiers and snow skiers are highly comparable, underscored by a need to maintain balance while regularly shifting weight and making multiple lateral movements.
Both types of skiing place considerable pressure on an athlete’s legs. Slalom skiing, both in the water and on snow, is especially taxing on the legs and waist as the upper body must remain fixed down course while the legs and waist turn independently. The muscle memory at play during snow and water skiing is comparable, as well, and athletes have stated that training for a season in one sport can translate to direct improvements in the other.