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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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...
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Introducing functional core training ...
Purpose: This video introduces what functional core training is and why it is important for figure skaters, as well as three different exercises that skaters can incorporate into their off-ice training to help with core stability.
Focus: Deep core strength, injury prevention, jump landings, pelv...
