Q&A: What can I do to train off ice for figure skating?

2 Responses to Q&A: What can I do to train off ice for figure skating?

1. skaterchick14 says:

   September 6, 2010 at 9:39 am

   you can go up and down on you toes to do your legs. every time i get on the i i do every jump that i know i hope this helps by the way i half to put this in two answers-”The Competitive Skater”

   At the levels which a skater is asked to perform double and triple jumps, numerous spin variations, and intricate footwork, a skater must possess significant core strength, lower extremity stability, muscular power, and endurance. “The Competitive Skater” will take your off-ice training to a new level to achieve the strength necessary to move to the next level and beyond….

   In “The Competitive Skater,” skaters are instructed exercises in three different circuits that last 30-45 minutes each, depending on the number of sets and repetitions you choose to complete. Each exercise clip includes full demonstration and instruction of proper technique and body mechanics. The exercises include:

   Three to four functional lower extremity exercises per circuit
   Two to three upper body strengthening exercises per circuit
   Three advanced core stabilization exercises per circuit
   Beginning to advanced plyometric jump exercise progressions to add to any circuit
   The exercises can be progressed from a skilled to highly advanced level with the use of medicine and stability balls, sport cords, foam rolls, and balance boards and discs. The challenge levels are endless, and you choose how fast or slow you progress, according to your ability and schedule! Each exercise is instructed in detail to describe proper technique. You will receive a written exercise progression for each exercise. This DVD is appropriate for a skater at or above the pre-juvenile level, the competitive skater, an advanced adult skater under the age of thirty, or a skater who is experienced with fitness training.

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2. skaterchick1429 says:

   September 6, 2010 at 10:21 am

   “Developing The Youth Skater”

   A developing young skater does not naturally possess the balance, coordination, strength, and movement patterns necessary for the mastery of basic skating skills, jumps, and spins. “Developing the Youth Skater” has all of the tools to improve upon these areas to become a better skater and athlete.

   A skater is given three different dircuits, each 25-40 minutes in length, depending on the repetitions and sets the skater chooses to complete. Each exercise clip is 25-40 seconds in length and includes detailed demonstration and instruction of proper body mechanics and technique. A skater will learn how to:

   develop functional movement patterns
   build core stability and balance
   improve body awareness
   prepare the body for the increasing demands of the sport in the years to come
   begin plyometric training
   The exercises range from simple to moderately difficult, depending on the skater’s skill level, and each exercise is progressed as the skater becomes stronger. You choose the speed of your progressions according to your comfort level. Three different circuits incorporating core exercises and upper and lower body strengthening exercises are instructed in detail. This DVD is appropriate for a beginning skater above age 7 to a skater at the preliminary level, or a skater who is very new to off-ice exercises. A skater can progress to “The Competitve Skater” DVD as he/she progresses to higher skating levels.

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