Conditioning for Figure Skating: Off-Ice Techniques for On-Ice Performance

by Carl Poe

To be the best on the rink, skaters must spend endless hours strengthening and conditioning their bodies off the ice to build strength for the rigors of their performances. Illustrative and technical, yet user-friendly, Conditioning for Figure Skating provides detailed coverage of the physical preparation necessary for Preliminary through Senior-Elite skaters while concentrating on all disciplines of figure skating, including singles, pairs, and ice dance. More than 300 photos illustrate proper warm-up drills, flexibility stretches, cooldown routines, strength training exercises, jump and plyometric training programs, and endurance conditioning exercises for on-ice injury prevention. A periodization plan also helps skaters maximize their training potential.

Genres: Fitness, Sports

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 5, 2002

Reviews

[Joe Wisniewski · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is really nothing surprising here ... Overall conditioning is an absolute necessity. Heavy quad/squat work is a necessity, but mostly a solid core is the most important single training aspect and the one that post people are ill-prepared in.