Purpose: This video explains why flexibility is so important for figure skating training, even beyond the ability to do a flexibility position. Signe explains why flexibility is necessary in several different figure skating elements, including edges, turns, and jumps. This video also explains different kinds of stretches and how to match the type of stretching with the skaters' intention or goal for that stretch.
Focus: Range of motion, proper technique, injury prevention, muscle lengthening, muscle contraction, dynamic flexibility, static stretches, recovery, PNF stretch, golgi tendon reflex, alignment, glute strength, hip mobility, hip strength
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Benefits of off-ice training for figu...
Purpose: This video explains why off-ice is so important for figure skaters to incorporate into their training regime, what benefits it offers in conjunction with on-ice training, and some important aspects to consider as athlete's develop.
Focus: Off-ice training, injury prevention, conditioni...
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Recognizing and correcting a sway bac...
Purpose: This video explains what a sway back is, why its important to recognize and prevent or correct it.
Focus: Sway back, pelvic tilt, core activation, posture, injury prevention, back injury prevention, Pilates, ballet, stroking position
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Advanced-Elite: Periodization pre-sea...
Purpose: This mini educational video talks about periodization between pre-season and in-season training, and what that means practically for skaters' training sessions on and off the ice.
Focus: Pre-season, in-season, competition preparation, periodization, load, intensity, athletic optimizati...
