I have figure skating classes in two weeks. So i wanted to start the off-ice training before start class. So I am trying to figure out what to eat, what to focus my workouts on. I am sixteen so i have a lot of work to do so i need so help.
2007-02-22 03:12:36 · 9 answers · asked by mikoairaya 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Ice Skating
I have been taking ballet for a couple of years and kick boxing but that's it.
2007-02-22 05:17:09 · update #1
The three basic things you want to work on off-ice are strength, flexibility and endurance. With your ballet and kickboxing you're already part way there.
You may want to add some basic weight training that focus's on your legs - if you've never done this before, make sure you go to a gym that has a fitness instructor to set up a suitable training program and teach you how to use the machines - you don't want to hurt yourself.
Your ballet is an excellent way to work on grace and flexibility. Yoga and pilates are also excellent disciplines for flexibility training. You could pick up an at home DVD that focus's on strength and flexibility and work out at home.
For endurance training, kickboxing is great. To add some variety you might want to try a little bit of distance running (say 2 miles to start) and add in wind sprints to mimic the fast/slow/fast progression of most figure skating programs.
As far as eating goes it's all common sense. Keep your fat intake low and focus more on complex carbs like pasta and whole wheat bread and fruit's good too, and finally protein found in meats and veggies. You should never feel too hungry, as long as you eat quality foods you should be able to eat as much as you need to.
2007-02-22 12:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by Toby Christiensen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been skating for almost 2 years and i still dont have that much of a rigorous off ice training schedule. for now just eat whatever u want, ur coach will tell u if she wants u to do off-ice training. i hate to break it to u but the first time u go on the ice or the first time u have a lesson or whatever ur not gonna be the best in the world, u probly wont be able to naturally skate that well, so off-ice training wouldnt make a difference or even make ur skating worse.
2007-03-02 06:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by 2_much_rock_4_1_hand_baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are just a beginning ice skater I wouldn't say that you need serious off ice training yet. I am careful to eat a balanced diet, and I think some good strength training is good to start with. I would do some basic weight lifting. I think balance training is something that is really good to work with. one of the balance balls that are a half ball and have a hard bottom are one good thing to work on, and the normal exercise balls are good to do things on. Also a little bit of running would be good, and maybe a few sit ups an push ups, but that's about all I do.
2007-02-23 19:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taking ballet classes really helps....trut me on this I am a figure skater and I have been taking ballet my whole life! You will want to work on flexibility, that will help you with artistry. As for your jumps you will need tons of leg muscles so you might want to get a head start on that, and for spins just work on your balence on ice and work on gliding in a straight line holding a spin position. It really works! Good Luck! I hope you like the sport! I know I do!
2007-02-22 12:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Hillary B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learn how to fall down and get back up in a safe manner. (stand up using all fours...fall to your side instead of forward or backward, and do not utilize your wrists to stop your falls - especially backwards!)
Anything that will give you overall physical fitness will help you learn to skate. Until you get a feel for what you lack on the ice it's hard to pinpoint what you need to add off the ice.
2007-02-25 23:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Je 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
try dancing to music from figure skating u see on tv 2 get the rythm in your blood and moves :D
also do some thigh exercises so u won't get a muscle cramp at the beginning
2007-02-22 11:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by flaming red 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ballet is the perfect thing if your an ice skater. just hen your spinning on ice, don't pick a spot on the wall, it makes you sooooo much dizzzier. just stretch like you were getting ready for ballet practice. If you do ballet then your pretty much covered.
2007-02-26 21:33:25 · answer #7 · answered by LazyDaisy 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I do stuff like pilates, skipping rope, running and stretching.
2007-02-23 19:14:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.skating-wos.on.ca/sportsci/stretch.htm
This site shows you skating-specific stretching, illustrated, and why and what it helps.
2007-02-27 03:11:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋