Abby
hi i used to figure skate but because of an injury and moving house i haven't skated in four years but i really miss it! the nearest rink is now an hour and a half away and my parents aren't willing to drive me but i really miss skating, is there anything i can do? :(
(i am going to uni next year and several i am looking at are fairly close to ice rinks)
Is there any specific off ice conditioning I can do so that when I can start skating again I will pick it up quicker? i know i need to get my balance back but anything else?
jasmine- i'm in england - you have to be 18 to get your license.
Answer
Why can't you drive to the rink yourself?
As for off ice conditioning, I should suggest you practice A LOT of off ice jumps. Practice doubles and triples of every single jump every day, so you can get back that feeling of rotating in the air. Practice middle and side splits so you can regain the flexibility. Also practice spin positions off ice. Practice laybacks, beilmanns, haircutters, camels, y spins, and any other spins you were working on. I would also suggest getting a spinner. I have not tryed one myself but basically it is something you can use to practice figure skating spins off ice. That would be really good for you I think. Also do a bunch of squats in the shoot the duck position. To get the endurance and stamina back, do a lot of jogging, biking, and jumprope. I would also suggest taking ballet and dance classes. You can also watch skating videos on youtube and review old skating notes.
Good luck :)
Why can't you drive to the rink yourself?
As for off ice conditioning, I should suggest you practice A LOT of off ice jumps. Practice doubles and triples of every single jump every day, so you can get back that feeling of rotating in the air. Practice middle and side splits so you can regain the flexibility. Also practice spin positions off ice. Practice laybacks, beilmanns, haircutters, camels, y spins, and any other spins you were working on. I would also suggest getting a spinner. I have not tryed one myself but basically it is something you can use to practice figure skating spins off ice. That would be really good for you I think. Also do a bunch of squats in the shoot the duck position. To get the endurance and stamina back, do a lot of jogging, biking, and jumprope. I would also suggest taking ballet and dance classes. You can also watch skating videos on youtube and review old skating notes.
Good luck :)
Getting back on the ice???
skaterquee
Well I have been off the ice since the beginning of August because I had a knee injury and the doctor told me to stay off the ice he said it was fine for me to go back now because it is feeling better I am planning to get back on the ice this weekend and I wanted to know what i should do to get back into the feel of my skates my jumps and spins 2 when i had to get off the ice i was just starting double toe loops if that makes a differance will just practicing jumps off ice help or should i be stretching out alot and what not?????????
Answer
I don't know what exactly your knee injury was, but I would take it slow and ease your way back into skating. It may not be difficult to go back to where you left off . . . you just need to build up the strentgh and stamina again. Just don't try to do too much at the beginning . . . if you overdo it, you might injure yourself again.
I had to be off the ice for 3 months. I had atrophy in my leg and I didn't bend my knee for that long, so I literally had to learn to walk again at first. I started from the beginning basically on the ice . . . edges, stroking, crossovers . . . just to get the feeling of skating period. Each move was a test to see if what I can handle (or not). After being off so long, even 3 turns and such felt a bit weird at first . . . so when you go back, the first session(s) may be about "review" and then you'll know better what you think you can handle. More than likely you'll be going back in full speed fairly quickly . . . just don't try to make up for lost time by cramming it all in!
Stretching and off ice will help greatly . . . but again no need to overdo it. Off ice can hammer your knees from the impact, so be careful, especially since you may still be healing! You may want to do specific knee strengthening exercises in the meantime (depending on what your injury was) - as well as for your quads and legs in general. A stationary bike helped me TONS (especially with resistance workouts) when I got the ok from the doctor.
Anyway, once you get the feel for the basics again, the jumps and spins should come into place. Do the "simple" stuff first and work your way up.
Welcome back to the ice - good luck!!
I don't know what exactly your knee injury was, but I would take it slow and ease your way back into skating. It may not be difficult to go back to where you left off . . . you just need to build up the strentgh and stamina again. Just don't try to do too much at the beginning . . . if you overdo it, you might injure yourself again.
I had to be off the ice for 3 months. I had atrophy in my leg and I didn't bend my knee for that long, so I literally had to learn to walk again at first. I started from the beginning basically on the ice . . . edges, stroking, crossovers . . . just to get the feeling of skating period. Each move was a test to see if what I can handle (or not). After being off so long, even 3 turns and such felt a bit weird at first . . . so when you go back, the first session(s) may be about "review" and then you'll know better what you think you can handle. More than likely you'll be going back in full speed fairly quickly . . . just don't try to make up for lost time by cramming it all in!
Stretching and off ice will help greatly . . . but again no need to overdo it. Off ice can hammer your knees from the impact, so be careful, especially since you may still be healing! You may want to do specific knee strengthening exercises in the meantime (depending on what your injury was) - as well as for your quads and legs in general. A stationary bike helped me TONS (especially with resistance workouts) when I got the ok from the doctor.
Anyway, once you get the feel for the basics again, the jumps and spins should come into place. Do the "simple" stuff first and work your way up.
Welcome back to the ice - good luck!!
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