Basic strength workout: Beginner-Advanced
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19m
Purpose: This is a basic no equipment strength workout that targets some key figure skating muscles and can be done multiple times a week. This is a great workout for adult figure skaters looking to build some basic strength that will make a difference in their every day skating.
Focus: core, glutes, quads, hamstrings, upper body, hips
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