Are fitness tests worth it for recreational skiers?
Nowadays, various wrist-worn devices provide a wide range of data to support training, so is it still worthwhile for recreational skiers to undergo formal fitness tests, such as treadmill testing?
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Team Edux goes all in for Season XVII
Finnish long-distance skiing is undergoing a transition period, as Team Mäenpää ended its ten-year run after this past season, and Team Kaski-Ekovilla already folded the year before. Team Edux is now the only remaining Finnish Ski Classics team carrying the blue-and-white flag on the Pro Tour. For the upcoming season, the Pro Team has decided to go all in and see if Finnish skiers can fight their way to the top. To reach that goal, Team Edux kicked off its first training camp of the season in Vuokatti.
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Heading to the Alps for altitude training – alone with family support
Karoline Knotten is kicking off her first altitude training camp since her shocking exclusion from the Norwegian national team in April. “I enjoy it here,” she says.
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Build your personalized training plan – Part 2: How to train when you have more time
You don’t have much time to train, but you still don’t want to give away your spot in a race without a fight? Want to beat a friend or improve your personal best? We all have our challenges, but also limited time to prepare. Plan your training week to be as effective as possible, and watch your performance improve.
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Cologna eyes Olympic return – this time off the tracks
The Swiss cross-country skiing legend Dario Cologna is among the candidates for the IOC Athletes’ Commission ahead of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
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Aiming for the Olympics – with help from Skistad and her coach
The Italian has left her home country behind to take the next step in her career and reach the Olympics. Now, the 28-year-old is part of Kristine Stavås Skistad’s training group, Team Konnerud, where she is getting support from the sprint star’s coach.
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3000m showdown: Amundsen beats Dæhlie’s mark
Norwegian national team star surged on the final stretch to win a dramatic duel at the Moseby Invitational at Bislett Stadium last weekend.
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Team Engcon: Reflections on Season XVII calendar and Pro Team goals
Team Engcon enters the Ski Classics Season XVII following a historic Season XVI, where they not only secured the Champion bibs for both women and men but also dominated the men’s overall standings with remarkable depth and consistency.
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Czech biathletes complete altitude training block with Davidová back in action
Czech biathletes have concluded a major training block, spending three demanding weeks at altitude in northern Italy. The period saw a return to team training for Markéta Davidová following her back surgery, alongside the continued integration of emerging talents from the B team.
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Diggins shares roller ski crash reminder: “It’s why we always wear helmets”
It’s not just rookies who fall. Even the best in the world hit the ground from time to time—and Jessie Diggins is using her latest crash as a chance to remind everyone about roller ski safety.
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