At the lecture, we learned where to start in skiing and how to master the technique for a confident start. We analyzed the basic steps, especially important in the first three training sessions on the snow, which form the basis for progress. We talked about typical mistakes of beginners and common myths that prevent effective learning. The Olympic medalist shared the secrets of year-round training and told how to maintain motivation and diversify training in the off-season. We learned what exercises help to stay in shape regardless of the season. We discussed why skiing is a great choice for the whole family and how it strengthens bonds and supports an active lifestyle. The lecture is useful for beginners and those who want to improve their technique and confidence on skis. We talked in detail about: skiing technique from scratch and the importance of the first three training sessions on the snow - mistakes, misconceptions and myths about skiing; year-round training of a skier and its diversity; family sports and its importance for society. Speaker: Alexander Panzhinskiy is a silver medalist of the 2010 Winter Olympics, two-time bronze medalist of the 2011 World Championships, 2010 Russian Champion, multiple winner and prize winner of international and all-Russian competitions, member of the Russian national cross-country skiing team from 2009 to 2019. Founder of the TOPSKI Team Of Panzhinskiy sports club and the TOPSKI Family series of starts for children and adults. Sports commentator for the Match TV and Eurosport TV channels. Ski waxes: https://sport-marafon.ru/catalog/mazi... Ski care tools: https://sport-marafon.ru/catalog/inst... Timestamps: 00:00 Skiing for everyone 00:49 Lecture topic. About the speaker. Children and sports 09:59 A story from childhood. Endurance and tenacity 12:56 Benefits of skiing 14:50 What we will talk about at the lecture 16:26 First training sessions. Feeling the snow 20:59 Regularity for progress. How much to train? 22:31 Is technique important? Basic skills 24:26 Typical mistakes 26:24 Boots, skis, poles - do they affect skiing? 27:57 Injuries and stress 32:42 Myths about skiing. Skiers are kind people 35:02 Teaching methods. Conscious training 42:08 Periodization. How to train effectively 47:03 Psychology of amateurs 49:36 Year-round training. Skiing is not only for winter 52:59 Nikolay Konyukhov's preparation. 2 years to the goal 54:16 Variety of training in summer 55:08 Useful exercises. Balance Cushion 57:09 Off-season Training 59:50 Sports in the Life of Amateurs. How to Combine? 01:10:02 Recovery. What's Better? 01:13:13 Family Sports 01:14:40 Race for Tangerines in December with the Whole Family 01:17:05 Everyone is Equal in Sports (Amateur) 01:19:31 Questions: 01:19:47 When Can You Learn to Skate? 01:21:35 Are Cheap Skis Good Enough? Are Used Skis Better Than New? 01:24:37 Will Rollerskis Help Improve Your Technique? Skating 01:28:50 Skiing on Broken Trails. How Not to Damage Your Technique? 01:31:20 Should Skis Match the Dimensions/Trail? 01:32:06 Can Insoles Be Put in Boots? 01:32:25 Is it harder to roller ski than to ski? 01:35:20 My hand goes to the side. How to fix the error? 01:37:26 Alexander's contacts. About the competition in December 01:39:37 How to dress for training in the off-season? 01:42:10 Is running on asphalt harmful? 01:44:30 We prepared the ski track ourselves. About dogs and people #SMLectureSport #skis #sport #skiingsport