Cross-Country Ski Training, Uncrunched.
What is CXC Academy?
CXC Academy is a Web service that provides professional training plans for cross country skiers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner skier looking to finish your first 5K, a Master skier training for a big ski event, or simply looking to improve your overall strength and fitness, we have a training program to meet your goals. Regardless of the skiing background, everyone can make use of CXC Academy. Skiers or ski coaches, new to advanced - our program can help you develop better skiing technique, improve skiing fitness, design ski workouts and skiing practices.
With CXC Academy Membership You're Able To:
- Download detailed workouts with instructions for implementation for every week of the month.
- Access a video library of instructional videos on ski technique, training tips, waxing, equipment demonstrations and much more.
- Access a library of exercise videos specifically designed to help keep your strength training workouts fresh.
- Make a training plan switch, - if required due to work or other conflicts.
- All training plans and videos are delivered online exclusively. To help you stay focused, we send monthly emails with overviews of what's to come.
- Receive 24/7 e-mail support. We like to think of CXC Academy as an outlet for any questions and advice. We’re happy to brainstorm with you, and ask the professionals we work with to find something that works for you.
Our Training Advisory Panel
Training plans and materials have been designed and developed in cooperation with the following proffesionals...IGOR BADAMCHIN
Igor is a former Soviet/Russia cross country skier who competed from 1989 to 1997. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1993 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun and earned his best individual finishes of 5th twice at the world championships (1989: 50 km, 1993: 30 km). Badamachin's best individual finish at the Winter Olympics was 14th at the 50 km event in 1994. His best finish was 2nd place three times, earning it once in 1989 and twice in 1996.
BRYAN
FISH
Bryan is CXC Elite Team's high performance advisor and current U.S. Ski Team Continental Cup coach. Bryan has led many athletes to the top results at National and International levels and was awarded 2007 United States Ski and Snowboard Association Cross Country Domestic and Development Coach of the Year.
YURIY
GUSEV
Yuriy Gusev is the Athletic Director for CXC and founder of CXC Team, CXC Junior Program and CXC Masters Team. Yuriy has been coaching and organizing camps for athletes at all levels and of all age groups for the last 10 years.
What Our Members Are Saying:
The snow here has melted in a flash, so my ski season is over. Reviewing the past season I would like to let you know what you have wrought! I appreciate your advice, program planning and peaking for races. I do hope CXC academy continues next season. Thanks for a good year!
– MICHAEL BUSS • Edmonton, AB
Since training with CXC Academy I feel much fitter and no injury/illness at all (not even a cold). Thank you so much for your effort. I am looking forward to the upcoming races.
– HAPE ETZOLD • Andernach, Germany
I feel that our High School team has made some major strides forward. We're a small team in a tough section, yet our results have steadily improved. Besides the results I feel that the training plan is very easy to follow and it stresses skiers the right amount and gives them the rest that they need.
– DAVE JOHNSON • Duluth, MN
Thanks so much for your assistance. I've been following your CXC training plan for the last 10 months and am really enjoying it. I'm having a great season, and am definitely skiing faster- so many thanks! :)
– KRISTIN MADSEN • Winnipeg, Canada
While some find weekly workout structure to be the reason to join CXC Academy, I find the videos of dryland strength and mobility to be outstanding. I'll see you in the park doing funny walks. Thanks.
– CHRIS MAGERL • Salt Lake City, UT
I like your intermediate plan and feel I am training smarter this year. Thanks very much your program!
– ERIC PETERSON • Basalt, CO
How Training Works
PROGRAM FEATURES AND PREVIEW:
STRUCTURED TRAINING
As a subscribing member you will have access to training periods, plans and videos CXC Academy publishes monthly.
Your training year with us is broken into four week periods starting each week on a Monday and concluding on Sunday. Therefore, there are 13 training periods with 28 days in each period. Each month we publish new training plans designed for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced level users. Plan to commit to at least 4 training sessions a week to ensure you will reach your program goals. If a change in training plan volume is required due to some schedule, work or other conflicts, you're free to make a switch.
Your training year with us is broken into four week periods starting each week on a Monday and concluding on Sunday. Therefore, there are 13 training periods with 28 days in each period. Each month we publish new training plans designed for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced level users. Plan to commit to at least 4 training sessions a week to ensure you will reach your program goals. If a change in training plan volume is required due to some schedule, work or other conflicts, you're free to make a switch.
JOINING LATER
If you are joining CXC Academy in the middle of the year, we strongly suggest to start with Training Period 1, follow it for two weeks before transitioning to the start of the actual Training Period you are in.
FLEXIBILITY
Although the plans work very well when followed to the letter, we also know that not everyone has the time to allocate to training. If you identify exercises that are difficult, please don’t do them! If you would like some ideas or suggestions on how to manipulate exercises to get similar results from exercises you are not able to execute, give us a shout. We’re happy to brainstorm with you, and ask the professionals we work with to find something that works for you.
JUST REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR TRAINING PLAN. WE’RE GIVING YOU ALL THE TOOLS WE HAVE FROM EXPERIENCE AND CONCRETE SCIENCE TO HELP YOU CREATE A PLAN YOU CAN BE CONFIDENT WITH.
JUST REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR TRAINING PLAN. WE’RE GIVING YOU ALL THE TOOLS WE HAVE FROM EXPERIENCE AND CONCRETE SCIENCE TO HELP YOU CREATE A PLAN YOU CAN BE CONFIDENT WITH.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
In addition to training plans, CXC Academy offers monthly ski-specific strength workout videos, and has an extensive video library with ski technique videos, training and recovery tips, equipment demonstrations and wax room videos, where you learn to prepare and maintain your skis. There are new offerings in each category each month.
Plans and Pricing
FAQ | How does the free trial work?
Unlimited 5-day free trial. No credit card required. View and download training plans, and watch how-to videos. Your free trial will not automatically convert to a subscription. If you wish to continue with the service, simply transition to one of our paid subscription plans.FAQ | Are there any long term contracts?
No. If you decide at any moment that you don't want to use CXC Academy, you can cancel your account and you will only be billed for the current month.FAQ | Will my subscription renew automatically?
To ensure uninterrupted service, your membership will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle* and your credit card will be billed at that time. Please send us an email if you wish to discontinue your subscription. We aim to issue all refunds promptly, usually within 24hrs of receiving your request. * Billing cycle is every 28 days for Monthly Membership or one year for Annual Membership.FAQ | Do I need to have a PayPal account to sign up?
No. We've used PayPal for many hundreds of transactions since 2006 and we recommend it as a very safe, reliable and free way to pay for your subscription online. You can pay for your subscription via PayPal, even if you prefer not to open a PayPal account. When you reach the checkout, look out for the 'No PayPal account?' line (see example below) then simply click the 'Pay using your credit or debit card' link and you will be able to complete your purchase using your credit card or bank account.
FAQ | Can I pay for subscription with a personal check?
As an exception, we occasionally allow payments via a personal check. Please contact us for details on the latter form of payment.Message Board
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CXC Academy 'training period 2' release coming up.
05-18-2012
TRAINING PERIOD DATES / May 21 - June 17
Spring is winding down, you’ve had your fun and now it’s time to work! This is the time of the year when you should build your mythical “training base.” By doing added volume now with long distance workouts and focused L3 intervals, you allow yourself to ramp the volume back a bit come winter.
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New CXC Academy front-end rolling out this weekend.
04-19-2012
Central Cross Country Ski Association is launching new front-end interface for its online coaching service CXC Academy. This is our team's most significant release to date, featuring a new user interface designed to be easier to learn and use. We’re excited to provide you with a more flexible, powerful interface, and we hope you’re excited too. If you’re a brand new user, welcome! You’ve got our latest and greatest from the get-go.
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New CXC Academy training season release.
04-18-2012
Dear current and future members of the CXC Academy,
April 23rd will highlight the beginning of a new training season in CXC Academy. As always, we strongly suggest you start your training year by working through three simple steps outlined in the "Getting Started" section of our newly redesigned web site. It is a good idea to come back to these simple steps periodically throughout the year to make sure that you are progressing through the periods in a way that will help you ski FAST!
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Our Team
Location
Contact Info
Central Cross Country
Ski Association
1334 Applegate Rd. #204
Madison, WI 53713
USA
support@cxcacademy.com
www.cxcacademy.com
