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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Foundations of off-ice strength train...
Purpose: This video introduces what fundamental concepts skaters need to focus on when they are training off-ice to maintain good form and technique on and off the ice. Signe breaks down three fundamental off-ice exercises and what common mistakes to look for and key cues to use while teaching th...
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3 key components to generating power ...
Purpose: This video breaks down three necessary aspects for a skaters' training to be able to generate power in their jumps, and explains how skaters can use their off-ice training to address these key aspects.
Focus: Force production, range of motion, triple extension, alignment, power, jump h...
