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Written by Sk8Strong's Lauren Downes, MSPT, this guide will provide skaters and coaches with a physical therapist's view on injuries, biomechanics, corrective and warmup exercises, and more! Learn in depth information about over fifteen different common injuries: patellar tendonitis, shoulder tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, hip labral tears, lumbar disc herniations, lumbar spondylolisthesis, thoracic spine injuries, ankle sprains and tendonitis, IT Band tightness, hip bursitis, plantar fascitis, patellofemoral syndrome, groin strains, hamstring strains, stress fractures, and compartment syndrome. Learn how these injuries will relate to and affect skaters, their common symptoms, and treatment techniques. Two chapters are devoted solely to injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, and another will teach you the anatomy and muscle information that you need to know to improve your body awareness and your skating. Once you are able to recognize the relationship of these muscles and their function to skating, Lauren will take you through each jump, several spins, and basic skating positions and give you the necessary information to recognize where flexibility and strength can improve your technique. Coaches will learn how to spot flexibility and strength deficits in these elements, then can refer to the 'corrective exercise' chapter to develop an exercise program specifically for each skater. See lasting improvement in technique in just weeks! Finally, Lauren has included a dynamic warmup review to promote injury prevention. This guide is designed for coaches, skaters, and health professionals as a complete reference tool to help skaters stay healthy and achieve the technique to consistently improve their skating.
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Written by Sk8Strong's Lauren Downes, MSPT, this guide will provide skaters and coaches with a physical therapist's view on injuries, biomechanics, corrective and warmup exercises, and more! Learn in depth information about over fifteen different common injuries: patellar tendonitis, shoulder tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, hip labral tears, lumbar disc herniations, lumbar spondylolisthesis, thoracic spine injuries, ankle sprains and tendonitis, IT Band tightness, hip bursitis, plantar fascitis, patellofemoral syndrome, groin strains, hamstring strains, stress fractures, and compartment syndrome. Learn how these injuries will relate to and affect skaters, their common symptoms, and treatment techniques. Two chapters are devoted solely to injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, and another will teach you the anatomy and muscle information that you need to know to improve your body awareness and your skating. Once you are able to recognize the relationship of these muscles and their function to skating, Lauren will take you through each jump, several spins, and basic skating positions and give you the necessary information to recognize where flexibility and strength can improve your technique. Coaches will learn how to spot flexibility and strength deficits in these elements, then can refer to the 'corrective exercise' chapter to develop an exercise program specifically for each skater. See lasting improvement in technique in just weeks! Finally, Lauren has included a dynamic warmup review to promote injury prevention. This guide is designed for coaches, skaters, and health professionals as a complete reference tool to help skaters stay healthy and achieve the technique to consistently improve their skating.
Sk8Strong Off-Ice Training for Figure Skaters Manual includes pictures and full descriptions of every exercise included in every DVD. Use the manual as a reference in addition to Sk8Strong DVDs as you bring it to the rink or gym. What other bonuses are included in the Sk8Strong manual?
Exercise progressions for every level of skater
Training schedule recommendations and periodization tips
Bonus skill analysis, injury report, and off-ice training articles.
Sk8Strong Off-Ice Training for Figure Skaters Manual includes pictures and full descriptions of every exercise included in every DVD. Use the manual as a reference in addition to Sk8Strong DVDs as you bring it to the rink or gym. What other bonuses are included in the Sk8Strong manual?
Exercise progressions for every level of skater
Training schedule recommendations and periodization tips
Bonus skill analysis, injury reports, and off-ice training articles.
"The Skater Evaluation" was created as a tool for coaches, parents, fitness professionals, and skaters to assess a skater's muscle weaknesses and flexibility deficits. Included is a catalog of over twenty assessment exercises to evaluate a skater's upper body, core, and lower body strength and flexibility. Once you have determined the skater's deficits, you can proceed to a catalog of over twenty corrective exercises to improve upon your findings. Simple to follow and easy to apply, these tests and exercises will give you the knowledge of how to correct musculoskeletal problems that limit a skater's ability to perform jumps, spins, and footwork. Skaters of all levels may use this DVD to improve their skating skills and awareness of what their bodies are capable of! READ MORE......
This manual includes analysis of strength and flexibility requirements for all jump takeoffs, common spins, and several moves in the field. Coaches and skaters may use these analyses to recognize skaters' anatomical faults. Simple improvements in muscle flexibility will help improve the angle of a jump takeoff, improve a spiral position, and improve the center of balance in a spin. Strength improvements result in higher jumps, explosive takeoffs, improved duration and position of spins, and much more. READ MORE READ MORE....
In “The Ultimate Dynamic Warmup,” skaters of all levels and ages will learn a pre-competition and pre-practice warmup that will prepare every muscle for the demands of skating. The exercises can even be performed on a daily basis! "The Ultimate Dynamic Warmup" is the perfect complement to any Sk8Strong DVD to complete your off-ice training program, and provides with over 30 stretching and warmup exercises. You’ll never want to do just static stretches before you skate again! Read more to find out specifics of how dynamic exercise can enhance your training and reduce injury occurence........
For skaters at least 11 years old, or above the pre-juvenile level. At the levels which a skater is asked to perform double and triple jumps, numerous spin variations, and intricate footwork, a skater must possess significant core strength, lower extremity stability, muscular power, and endurance. "The Competitive Skater" will take your off-ice training to a new level to achieve the strength necessary to move to the next level and beyond. Included are three comprehensive 30-45 minute exercise circuits, plus advanced plyometric training exercises. Read more for details about the exercise programs in this DVD.....
NEW!! We've created an additional workout circuit for skaters who use "The Competitive Skater" program and want a fourth circuit to add to their exercise routine. This circuit contains a variety of upper, lower body, and core exercises with full progressions of each exercise. Required equipment includes 2 sliding discs, sport cord, and a kettlebell/weight. **Available in downloadable format only; will be emailed through google drive following purchase.
This training package is designed for the serious competitive skater who is dedicated to taking his/her training to the next level, and is interested in a 3-4 day/week strength training program that includes dynamic warmups and stretching. Once a skater has progressed through the exercise progressions of 'The Competitive Skater' DVD, he/she can continue to advance to the most challenging exercises in our 'Advanced Competitive Training' DVD. Also included in this package is the 'Ultimate Dynamic Warmup' DVD....
For any level adult skater over age thirty: Finally, a figure skating product that is created specifically for the adult skater! We all know that figure skating takes a toll on the body, and it is even more difficult for an adult skater to remain healthy and injury free as they are training. "Adult Training" provides a comprehensive off-ice training program that will reduce risk of injury, improve skating skills, and give a skater the strength and power of a younger competitive skater. Included are three 30-45 minute exercise circuits plus basic plyometric exercises. Read more to find out about the exercise programs in this DVD....
For skaters age 7-10, or under pre-juvenile level: A developing young skater does not naturally possess the balance, coordination, strength, and movement patterns necessary for the mastery of basic skating skills, jumps, and spins. "Developing the Youth Skater" has all of the tools to improve upon these areas to become a better skater and athlete. Included are three comprehensive 25-40 minute exercise circuits, plus basic plyometric exercises. The exercises range from simple to moderately difficult, depending on the skater’s skill level, and each exercise is progressed as the skater becomes stronger. Read more to find out about the exercise programs in this DVD.......
The "Advanced Competitive Training" DVD was created for the athlete who has mastered Sk8Strong's "Competitive Skater" or "Adult Training" DVD and is looking to further their workout program with the most challenging and skating training specific exercises on the market. Included in this DVD are two separate circuits, 25-40 minutes in length, that give a skater a full body workout, including upper body, lower body, and core functional exercises. We have also included a BONUS section for those interested in using the TRX or jungle gym training straps: a tough and fun workout to make the most out of your fitness routine! (Please note that you do not need the training straps for this DVD, only if you wish to use the bonus section.) Read more.......
For all levels of skaters: Figure skating is a sport that requires an intense amount of core stability and strength. Without core stability, a skater would have difficulty centering spins, completing footwork patterns, and most important: landing and rotating jumps. This DVD includes a core exercise program that will take you from beginner to advanced stabilization exercises which will improve upon all of the above and more. Read more...
With your full one year membership to Sk8Strong you will have access to every skill analysis, injury report, exercise of the month, and training tip ever written, plus additional articles for members only! The complete training package includes the Premium 4-DVD set, Sk8Strong's Off-Ice Training Manual, and a set of 2 sliding discs. The listed price includes your membership plus the 15% discount of all products. A savings of $25!
With your full lifetime membership to Sk8Strong, you will have access to every skill analysis, injury report, exercise of the month, and training tip ever written, plus additional articles for members only! The complete training package, level 2 includes Sk8Strong's original Premium 4-DVD set, the Sk8Strong Off-Ice Training Manual, a set of 2 sliding discs, The Skater Evaluation DVD and pdf manual, Advanced Competitive Training DVD, Core Stability Training DVD, and a full membership to Sk8Strong. The listed price includes the membership plus the 15% discount of all products. A savings of $40!
Add "The Ultimate Dynamic Warmup" to any other Sk8Strong DVD to create a comprehensive workout routine that includes strength and conditioning exercises, flexibility exercises, and a warmup to take your training to the next level. Or, combine any two DVDs to create your own Sk8Strong package. Save $10 on the 2nd DVD by purchasing them as a set.
Choose any three Sk8Strong DVDs to create your own set. Buy the first DVD at retail price and get the next two DVDs for $30 each, for a savings of $20!
Sk8Strong's Premium 4 DVD set includes all four original Sk8Strong DVD products: "Developing the Youth Skater," "Adult Training," "The Competitive Skater," and "The Ultimate Dynamic Warmup." By purchasing all four DVDs, you receive the first DVD at the retail price of $39.95, and the next three at a discounted price of $30.00 each!
