Integrating Skate Skiing into Cycling Program

Skate skiing is a challenging sport that works multiple muscle groups. For cyclists using skate skiing as winter cross training, it is recommended to consider each session as a hard session. Due to the involvement of more muscle groups and the inefficiencies caused by not being a full-time skier, it is difficult to stay in Zone 2 while skate skiing. To ensure proper recovery and training balance, it is suggested to designate Saturday and Sunday as hard ski days, and Monday and Tuesday as easy or off days. This approach allows for two days of recovery before the next hard training day.