FLEXAFIT Workout Series
3 Seasons
Structured and periodized FLEXAFIT workouts based on seasons of training and the stages of athlete development.
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FLEXAFIT TRAINING
Episode 1
When it comes to skaters’ fitness, traditional fitness training can only take you so far. That’s because it takes having both a skating and fitness background to properly teach off ice training. That’s why an in-depth understanding of sport science, anatomy and body alignment can make all the dif...
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Beginner-Foundation: Off-ice loop jump phase tutorial
Episode 2
Purpose: This video breaks down the loop jump off the ice into its individual phases, entry, take-off, and follow-through, to help skaters improve their jump on the ice.
Focus: Basic technique, loop entrance, loop entry, loop take-off, loop follow-through, upper body position, arm position, fre...
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Beginner-Foundation: Off-ice 1/4 turn max rotation introduction tutorial
Episode 3
Purpose: This video introduces basic jump rotation technique from two foot 1/4 turns landing on two feet. It is essential that skaters learn how to rotate on the spot because it helps their axis and alignment in the air, their body awareness and vertical height.
Focus: Basic technique, upper bo...
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Beginner-Foundation: Off-ice coordination skills for basic jump technique class
Episode 4
Purpose: In this class, Signe focuses on the coordination needed for jump skills as she teaches jumping off two feet and off one foot.
Focus: Coordination, basic technique, take-off, vertical height, timing and rhythm, arm position, landing, double leg take-off, single leg take-off, balance, ju...
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Foundation-Advanced: Post-training or workout stretch cool-down class
Episode 5
Purpose: This video is a great follow-along cool-down routine to do after a on or off-ice training session or a workout. It's important to cool down after an intense session to help prevent injuries and to help the muscles recover more quickly for your next training session.
Focus: Cool-down, r...
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Foundation-Advanced: Off-ice pre-training or competition warm-up class
Episode 6
Purpose: This video is a follow-along 12 minute warm-up to use before an on or off-ice training session, workout, or competition. Warming up is very important for figure skaters as it helps initiate blood flow to the muscles and prevent injuries. This warm-up includes a variety of exercises desig...