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I love how you're doing this because this is how I was brought into skating. In Florida when I was 18 then in 72 to 73 I was at the world famous Broadmore undercoach then i moved away went to Rhode Island and was in East Greenwich Ice rink under coach then I moved back to Colorado Springs in 76 to 81 and was under coach back at the Broadmore Living in Arizona I did get to skate in Phoenix in 93 under coach for a little while but now it has been 30 years since I have skated and I went skating On a makeshift ice rink and it was a bad combination brand new harlex and bad ice and after 10 minutes of having a Young lady from Austin Texas help me I was stroking again but not like I used to being that I'm 69 going on 70 I would like to know some of the exercises to get my body back in shape because I would like to go back to skating next year
The more advanced I get at skating, the more it feels like I'm barely using any muscle. Because it's so easy. Does that mean I am now getting less of a workout?
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No, it means that your muscles have adapted. It's time to work with your coach on more advanced skills that require more strength and power. Also, keep in mind that you should train to skate, meaning that you should be doing off-ice training to enhance your on-ice skills.
Watching this as a personal trainer who’s been hired for physical training for a camp the next two weeks was great. Learned a lot and I just have to agree, there’s A LOT of shitty trainers who wants to prove themselves more than improving their clients!
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It’s unfortunate but it happens 😉 Thanks for watching!
Awesome video -- so glad you're sharing this info. I'm an adult figure skater returning to the sport after years away. I also happen to be an ISSA-certified personal trainer and recovery and strength & conditioning specialist, too! So I really appreciate your underlining the importance of off-ice conditioning and focusing on sport-specific needs. Thanks!
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You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
What muscles do i need to train to increase rotation speed. I know that i can improve by imporving my air position but i feel like doing work in the gym to increase actual force produced would help more
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This is not an easy answer, and I cannot advise you which muscles to train and how to train them without assessing your skating and level of fitness. Training for figure skating is much more complex than anything I can tell you here. And different jumps require different approaches. So this is just very general information: Jump take-offs require strong abdominals, psoas, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, delts, biceps, traps, and rhomboids, But you also need external shoulder rotation range of motion along with the rotation of the mid-thoracic spine. If your spine doesn't rotate and your shoulder doesn't open, pre-rotation of the trunk and upper body may occur. It's critical that your shoulders and hips work together to maintain the correct axis of rotation. Hip mobility is also important. Every skater is different and there is no general approach. It's best to work with your coach and an off-ice trainer who is certified in athletic strength and conditioning for a specific plan for you and your skating.
Is it ok to do some off ice training before a Figure Skating lesson as part of a warm-up or would it just be too tiring? Like maybe 30-60 minutes of stretching and exercise and then starting your lesson afterwards?
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That's a great question! You don't want to do any static stretching before skating - save that for after skating. Before skating, your off-ice warm-up should be dynamic - meaning that you move and actively stretch to warm-up your muscles. 30-60 minutes is likely too long. Stick to 10- 20 minutes. U.S. Figure Skating has a National Dynamic Warm-Up. I did a rather embarrassing video of it a few years ago! You can view it here: th-cam.com/video/8jn4LPs5rM4/w-d-xo.html
@ Ok thank you for your advice! I was thinking like a period of off ice conditioning as part of the warm-up. I already have something in mind. I'll start with light aerobic activity like jogging for about 2 mins. Then some dynamic stretching and mobility work. Then a few static stretch holds (or yoga poses) to mimic some of the moves you do on the ice (such as dancers pose for biellmann). I know you said not to do static stretching but I figured by this point the body is already warmed up and doing them off ice where the ground is more stable should prep you for doing them when you get on the ice. Then a few reps of strength activities like jump squats, rotational jumps, things like that. Just a few reps to avoid tiring myself out before getting on the ice but enough to activate and prepare the muscles for it on the ice. And 30 mins should be enough time for all this right? and a 15 min break afterwards to put skates on and start the lesson. A routine like this should be ok right?
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Static stretching should not be done before any athletic activity. It has nothing to do with the muscles being warmed up. Rather static stretching can negatively affect your ability to fire the muscles! What you are suggesting is not what I, as professional certified strength and conditioning coach, would suggest to someone that is just starting with an off-ice warm-up. And, no you do not take a break between your warm-up and skating. This is why it's so critical that you work with a certified professional. I advise you to find a professional in your area and do not try to put something together for yourself. Certified professionals are highly educated and can help you.
@ I said 15 minute break because thats how long it takes me to put my skates on, go to the bathroom, eat a quick snack, put my things away. Im not gonna immediately step onto the ice after the warm up with my shoes on still. I've been coached by professional fitness instructors before in other activities and taken the Aspire Figure Skating program where I'm getting some of these ideas from. I just can't quite remember how the program was structured which is why I thought to ask you as you might know something about about off ice conditioning and exercise as part of a warm up. The static stretches I was talking about were the ones you hold on the ice. Just simulating what you'd be doing on the ice before actually getting out there and doing it on the ice a few minutes later. What difference does it make if its on the ice or off the ice on the ground? And I'm not talking about holding it for like more than 30 secs either. maybe around 5-15 secs, 20 secs max. Oh, and I'm not just starting either. I know about dynamic stretching which is what I've been doing but I'm trying to build upon that. I'm also trying to get better familiarized with fitness and instructing it. I'm just starting out to work together with a fitness cordinator at my gym (not figure skating related) about structuring a workout plan and coaching a few students through the plan. So I've been doing my research on the world of fitness training and am not new to this. I've also read that different sources say different things about dynamic vs static as a warm up. But do agree more on that it should be mainly dynamic stretching.
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I suggest that you eat your snack at least 15 minutes before your warm-up rather than between warming up and getting on the ice. It takes time for your food to digest, so eating between warming up and skating is not recommended. Professional fitness instructors are not the same as certified strength and conditioning specialists that work almost exclusively with athletes. The Aspire program is a "bridge" to private lessons, competitive skating, and testing - it is an introduction - however, once you have progressed from Aspire, it's time to work with a private lesson coach and certified trainers. Please do not do static stretches before you skate - stick to dynamic stretching only prior to exercise. When you are skating, you're not holding any of those positions for more than a few seconds. Spirals are typically held for only a fraction of a second to around 4 seconds maximum on the ice. While it may seem as if you are holding them longer, you're not! I have done work and have the certifications. Unless you have been certified as a personal trainer and have insurance, reputable gyms will not allow you to design workout plans and train people. If you have an interest in that area, I advise you to get certified. I have a video about that here: th-cam.com/video/JAY74BWrX9Y/w-d-xo.html
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❤ Save $120 Off Your ISSA Fitness Coach Purchase: issa.sjv.io/AoO60N Use Promo Code: coachaimee120 at checkout!
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I love how you're doing this because this is how I was brought into skating. In Florida when I was 18 then in 72 to 73 I was at the world famous Broadmore undercoach then i moved away went to Rhode Island and was in East Greenwich Ice rink under coach then I moved back to Colorado Springs in 76 to 81 and was under coach back at the Broadmore Living in Arizona I did get to skate in Phoenix in 93 under coach for a little while but now it has been 30 years since I have skated and I went skating On a makeshift ice rink and it was a bad combination brand new harlex and bad ice and after 10 minutes of having a Young lady from Austin Texas help me I was stroking again but not like I used to being that I'm 69 going on 70 I would like to know some of the exercises to get my body back in shape because I would like to go back to skating next year
Being a gymnast first REALLY helped me master skills much much faster
The more advanced I get at skating, the more it feels like I'm barely using any muscle. Because it's so easy. Does that mean I am now getting less of a workout?
No, it means that your muscles have adapted. It's time to work with your coach on more advanced skills that require more strength and power. Also, keep in mind that you should train to skate, meaning that you should be doing off-ice training to enhance your on-ice skills.
I’m a senior wanting to work on off ice strengthening- enjoying your videos
Thank you! for watching! I'm glad you like the videos!
Watching this as a personal trainer who’s been hired for physical training for a camp the next two weeks was great. Learned a lot and I just have to agree, there’s A LOT of shitty trainers who wants to prove themselves more than improving their clients!
It’s unfortunate but it happens 😉 Thanks for watching!
Awesome video -- so glad you're sharing this info. I'm an adult figure skater returning to the sport after years away. I also happen to be an ISSA-certified personal trainer and recovery and strength & conditioning specialist, too! So I really appreciate your underlining the importance of off-ice conditioning and focusing on sport-specific needs. Thanks!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S SOOOO MUCH
Thank you!
Great video! Thank you
You’re welcome!
What muscles do i need to train to increase rotation speed. I know that i can improve by imporving my air position but i feel like doing work in the gym to increase actual force produced would help more
This is not an easy answer, and I cannot advise you which muscles to train and how to train them without assessing your skating and level of fitness. Training for figure skating is much more complex than anything I can tell you here. And different jumps require different approaches. So this is just very general information: Jump take-offs require strong abdominals, psoas, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, delts, biceps, traps, and rhomboids, But you also need external shoulder rotation range of motion along with the rotation of the mid-thoracic spine. If your spine doesn't rotate and your shoulder doesn't open, pre-rotation of the trunk and upper body may occur. It's critical that your shoulders and hips work together to maintain the correct axis of rotation. Hip mobility is also important. Every skater is different and there is no general approach. It's best to work with your coach and an off-ice trainer who is certified in athletic strength and conditioning for a specific plan for you and your skating.
Thanks for the information! Is it possible that I can work with you under a program or do you offer any kind of similar 1-1 services?
Is it ok to do some off ice training before a Figure Skating lesson as part of a warm-up or would it just be too tiring? Like maybe 30-60 minutes of stretching and exercise and then starting your lesson afterwards?
That's a great question! You don't want to do any static stretching before skating - save that for after skating. Before skating, your off-ice warm-up should be dynamic - meaning that you move and actively stretch to warm-up your muscles. 30-60 minutes is likely too long. Stick to 10- 20 minutes. U.S. Figure Skating has a National Dynamic Warm-Up. I did a rather embarrassing video of it a few years ago! You can view it here: th-cam.com/video/8jn4LPs5rM4/w-d-xo.html
@ Ok thank you for your advice! I was thinking like a period of off ice conditioning as part of the warm-up. I already have something in mind. I'll start with light aerobic activity like jogging for about 2 mins. Then some dynamic stretching and mobility work. Then a few static stretch holds (or yoga poses) to mimic some of the moves you do on the ice (such as dancers pose for biellmann). I know you said not to do static stretching but I figured by this point the body is already warmed up and doing them off ice where the ground is more stable should prep you for doing them when you get on the ice. Then a few reps of strength activities like jump squats, rotational jumps, things like that. Just a few reps to avoid tiring myself out before getting on the ice but enough to activate and prepare the muscles for it on the ice. And 30 mins should be enough time for all this right? and a 15 min break afterwards to put skates on and start the lesson. A routine like this should be ok right?
Static stretching should not be done before any athletic activity. It has nothing to do with the muscles being warmed up. Rather static stretching can negatively affect your ability to fire the muscles! What you are suggesting is not what I, as professional certified strength and conditioning coach, would suggest to someone that is just starting with an off-ice warm-up. And, no you do not take a break between your warm-up and skating. This is why it's so critical that you work with a certified professional. I advise you to find a professional in your area and do not try to put something together for yourself. Certified professionals are highly educated and can help you.
@ I said 15 minute break because thats how long it takes me to put my skates on, go to the bathroom, eat a quick snack, put my things away. Im not gonna immediately step onto the ice after the warm up with my shoes on still.
I've been coached by professional fitness instructors before in other activities and taken the Aspire Figure Skating program where I'm getting some of these ideas from. I just can't quite remember how the program was structured which is why I thought to ask you as you might know something about about off ice conditioning and exercise as part of a warm up.
The static stretches I was talking about were the ones you hold on the ice. Just simulating what you'd be doing on the ice before actually getting out there and doing it on the ice a few minutes later. What difference does it make if its on the ice or off the ice on the ground? And I'm not talking about holding it for like more than 30 secs either. maybe around 5-15 secs, 20 secs max.
Oh, and I'm not just starting either. I know about dynamic stretching which is what I've been doing but I'm trying to build upon that.
I'm also trying to get better familiarized with fitness and instructing it. I'm just starting out to work together with a fitness cordinator at my gym (not figure skating related) about structuring a workout plan and coaching a few students through the plan.
So I've been doing my research on the world of fitness training and am not new to this. I've also read that different sources say different things about dynamic vs static as a warm up. But do agree more on that it should be mainly dynamic stretching.
I suggest that you eat your snack at least 15 minutes before your warm-up rather than between warming up and getting on the ice. It takes time for your food to digest, so eating between warming up and skating is not recommended. Professional fitness instructors are not the same as certified strength and conditioning specialists that work almost exclusively with athletes. The Aspire program is a "bridge" to private lessons, competitive skating, and testing - it is an introduction - however, once you have progressed from Aspire, it's time to work with a private lesson coach and certified trainers.
Please do not do static stretches before you skate - stick to dynamic stretching only prior to exercise. When you are skating, you're not holding any of those positions for more than a few seconds. Spirals are typically held for only a fraction of a second to around 4 seconds maximum on the ice. While it may seem as if you are holding them longer, you're not!
I have done work and have the certifications. Unless you have been certified as a personal trainer and have insurance, reputable gyms will not allow you to design workout plans and train people. If you have an interest in that area, I advise you to get certified. I have a video about that here: th-cam.com/video/JAY74BWrX9Y/w-d-xo.html
How can I find a good trainer near white bear , minnesota?
It's best to ask your coach or skating director who they recommend. Otherwise, many coaches work with skaters by Zoom.