Conditioning for Figure Skating: Off-Ice Techniques for On-Ice Performance
Finally, a conditioning program for figure skaters that meets today's competitive requirements of the sportFigure skating has evolved dramatically in the past few years, with a greater emphasis on triple and quadruple jumps, jump combinations, and dramatic lifts. And to stay competitive, skaters must spend hours developing their strength, power, flexibility, and endurance to perform these maneuvers.Conditioning for Figure Skatingis a technical, user-friendly guide that teaches you how to improve your strength, increase your power, and condition your body off the ice to improve your on-ice performance.Appropriate for skaters at all levels and all disciplines--singles, pairs, and ice dance--this manual explains the physical preparation needed to excel at the sport. Whether you are a skater, coach, trainer, or parent, you can use this book to establish a training structure to maximize your or the skater's potential.You will find in-depth analysis of:The physical components of figure skatingProper warm-up and cool-down techniquesSport-specific strength trainingInjury prevention exercisesDrills to enhance speed, strength, and powerFlexibility trainingBalance and body awarenessMuscle endurance conditioning"Periodization," a yearly conditioning plan that creates a peak in physical performance coinciding with the competitive figure skating season