Conditioning for Figure Skating: Off-Ice Techniques for On-Ice Performance
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Book Overview
To be the best on the rink, skaters must spend endless hours strengthening and conditioning their bodies off the ice to build strength for the rigors of their performances. Illustrative and technical, yet user-friendly, Conditioning for Figure Skating provides detailed coverage of the physical preparation necessary for Preliminary through Senior-Elite skaters while concentrating on all disciplines of figure skating, including singles, pairs, and ice dance. More than 300 photos illustrate proper warm-up drills, flexibility stretches, cooldown routines, strength training exercises, jump and plyometric training programs, and endurance conditioning exercises for on-ice injury prevention. A periodization plan also helps skaters maximize their training potential.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:157028220X
ISBN13:9781570282201
Release Date:August 2002
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Companies
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.86 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 7.1" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
great for off ice
Published by Amelia , 5 years ago
has many specific workouts for different categories of skating (pairs, ice dance, etc).
Great for serious figure skaters
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is a well writen book that explains different exercises that will be of benefit to figure skaters and athletes alike. It is more of an adult/young adult read. Overall, very informational.
Great Information
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A wealth of information that is hard to find elsewhere. After reading from cover to cover, I handed it over to my daughters coach and together we developed an off ice training regimen that suits her skill level and reflects her goals. Definite improvement in sucessful jumps completed noticed right away. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is serious about ice skating.
Great book for skaters of all levels and age
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I highly recommend this book. It details off-ice conditioning programs for singles, pairs, or dance and skaters of all ages and skill levels. Strength training, effective warm-up and cool down, plyometric, and other off-ice conditioning programs are detailed, as well as effectively improving your muscular and cardiovascular conditioning on ice. The only negative to this book is the photos and text explaining some of the moves - they could be a bit more descriptive. A great book from a very qualified author. These programs will yield great results on the ice if you put the time and effort in to conditioning.
Must have books for competitive skaters in differnt levels
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is a wonderful book that provides both in-depth analysis of why off ice training is critical to a successful skater and step by step off ice strength and conditioning manual. It totally changed my view of ice skating. It helps my daughter to train smarter. Highly recommend.
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