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Adult Strength for Endurance Athletes
This program is designed to build a solid foundation for Nordic skiing, running, and other endurance sports. We focus on developing strength, mobility, and movement mechanics through a mix of bodyweight exercises, barbells, free weights, and plyometrics. Participants will receive hands-on instruction to master proper technique, ensuring safe and effective training.
This course will help improve your overall performance in endurance sports whether you’re new to strength or an experienced athlete. With a strong emphasis on mobility and correct mechanics, you’ll enhance your athletic capabilities and reduce the risk of injury.
There’s a discount if you sign up for multiple days.
Location: Trailhead Studio and Turf
Coaches: Cara Battles, BethAnn Chamberlain, Jake Stiele, Piotr Bednarski, Dan Luoma, Michael Szymanski and Eduardo Arteaga
FALL
Fall 2025 Sessions
September – November
Strength for Endurance Athletes – The Adult Strength for Endurance Athletes program will primarily focus on building a solid base for nordic skiing, running, and other endurance sports by utilizing body weight movements, barbells, free weights, and plyometrics. Participants will learn to use correct technique for movements through hands-on instruction.
NEW Ski Lab – 12 week deep dive into ski technique, balance, posture and strength training
NEW Beginner Strength for Endurance Athletes – A new strength class geared towards the true beginner!
Monday:
6:30am-7:45am. Advanced/High Intensity, Coach Michael Symanski, Trailhead Studio
6:15pm-7:30pm. Intermediate. Coach Cara Battles and Regan Duffy , Trailhead Studio
Tuesday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Coach Dan Luoma, Trailhead Studio
6:15pm-7:30pm. Intermediate. Coach Michael Symanski, Trailhead Studio
Wednesday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Loppet Staff, Trailhead Studio
6:00pm-7:15pm. Beginner. Coach Eduardo Arteaga, Trailhead Studio
Thursday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Coach Eduardo Arteaga, Trailhead Studio
6:15pm-7:30pm. ***NEW*** First Time Strength Training. Beginner level. Coach Kelly Sherman. Trailhead Studio
Friday:
7:00am-8:15am. Advanced. Ski Lab- Special focus on Ski Erg technique. Coach Piotr Bednarski, .Trailhead Studio
Saturdays:
8:00am-9:15am. Intermediate. Trailhead Studio Coach Regan Duffy,
Summer Strength Sessions
9 weeks, starting June 23rd – August 16
Monday:
6:30am-7:45am. Advanced/High Intensity, Coach Michael Symanski
6:15pm-7:30pm. Intermediate. Coach Cara Battles and Regan Duffy
Tuesday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Coach Dan Luoma
6:15pm-7:30pm. Intermediate. Coach Michael Symanski
Wednesday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Coach BethAnn Chamberlain
6:00pm-7:15pm. Beginner. Coach Eduardo Arteaga
Thursday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Coach Cara Battles
6:15pm-7:30pm. Intermediate. Coach Massan Slimani
Saturdays:
8:00am-9:15am. Intermediate. Coach Regan Duffy
SUMMER
SPRING
Spring 2025 Sessions
11 weeks, starting March 31 – June 13
Monday:
6:30-7:45am. Advanced/High Intensity, Coach Michael Symanski
6:15pm-7:30pm. Intermediate. Coach Cara Battles
Tuesday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Coach Dan Luoma
6:00pm-7:15pm. Intermediate. Coach Michael Symanski,
Wednesday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Coach BethAnn Chamberlain
7am-7:55am: NEW: LIVE – VIRTUAL Strength with Coach Eduardo Arteaga. Mobility and Strength you can do at home. Do the workout LIVE with Eduardo, or you can do the workout recorded at your convenience.
6:00pm-7:15pm. Beginner Level. Coach Eduardo Arteaga
Thursday:
6:30am-7:45am. Intermediate. Coach Cara Battles
6:15pm- Intermediate. Massan Slimani
Friday:
7am-8:15am. Advanced/High Intensity. Coach Piotr Bednarski
5:30pm-6:45pm. Intermediate. Coach Regan Duffy
Saturday:
8:00am-9:45am. Intermediate. Coach Regan Duffy
Adult Yoga for Endurance Athletes
This intermediate yoga class series will be based in Hatha tradition with a focus on a gentle flow between poses, flexibility, balance and strength. It will be geared toward the athlete who wants to supplement their training routine as well for those who want to explore and deepen their yoga practice. With a focus on finding steadiness and alignment in poses, this hour long class is a perfect complement to the runner, skier and biker alike.
Fall Yoga
Dates: September 3 – November 11
Day: Wednesdays at Noon
Time: 12pm- 1pm
Location: The Trailhead Great Room and when weather permits, outside on the Studio Turf
Equipment: yoga mat
Coach: Coaches Karen Aaron and Christin Aas Larson
Cost: $240
FALL
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