| Why
Off Ice Is Extremely Important and the simple theory behind it. |
 In
order to perform all skating elements skaters need to be prepared
both physically and technically, as the skater progresses to higher
levels emotionally as well.
It is a proven fact that the fastest way to learn new elements is
to be fully prepared physically before starting to attempt the elements
on the ice. This way you not only eliminate possible injuries but
also learn to not compensate physical unpreparedness by using the
wrong techniques. To
further explain the meaning of what is written above a few examples
will be shown. Lets say a beginner skater plans to start learning
a sit spin. The suggested way would be to learn a shoot the duck exercise
on the floor: sit down and stand up all balancing on one foot, this
takes a few weeks of daily repetition 10-20 times per day. At the
end of the two week element training period the neccesary muscles
will be ready to do that element, once it is done it will take no
time to learn it on the Ice. Another
example is of a young Skater starting attempts for the single axel
& simple double jumps. Being physically unprepared the skater
will be unable to reach the proper height for successful rotation
and will therefore compensate by forcing the body to rotate faster
unaturally, developing the wrong tehniques that will end up being
stored in the muscle memory affecting double and triple jumps later
down the road as well. It is better to spend alot of time doing plyometric
training and preparing fast twitch muscles for required for takeoffs
and landings well before starting serious attempts for jumps on the
ice. |
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How
To Use our DVD
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 Our
DVD is basically an example of how your off-ice training should
look. The exercises shown will benefit single, pair and dance skaters
on all levels. The amount of Exercises, Intensity and Effort should
depend on your current goals. Some exercises target general physical
preparedness, others target specific groups of muscles in the exact
regime and intensity for particular skating elements, this implements
the correct muscle memory.
It
is Important to start with careful planning on what your long term
goals are. The more defined your goals are the more achievable they
will become. Highlight your Skating Element Priorities and Identify
the exercises on the DVD that are designed to increase effectiveness
of the learning process. We use slow motion repeat for you to be
able to see each exercise in detail. Believe in Yourself and with
the help of the DVD you will get results. |
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Super
slick surface provides a cardio intensive workout targeting skating
muscles while enhancing balance and control. |
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Learn
American and Russian Olympic training secrets to develop:
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FIGURE SKATING CLASS
Stretching
booklet contains over 24 illustrated stretches for all major muscle
groups.
