Figure Skater fitness
FITNESS INSIDER WORKOUTS
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V-Sit Twist
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Start lying on your back with your legs stretched and arms over your head. Bring one leg up and sit up reaching with the opposite hand to the leg. Twist the body and reach back the free arm. Start lying on your back with your legs stretched and arms over your head. Bring one leg up and sit up reaching with the opposite hand to the leg. Twist the body and reach back the free arm.
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aving a strong core is key in figure skating to maintain balance and stability. Every aspect of figure skating involves using your core, from in air positions, to centering your spins, to basic skating skills. How to do this:
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Do each exercise for 1 min.
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Take a 10 second break between exercises
Supermans
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Lie on your stomach with arms stretched in front and knees lifted off the floor. Squeeze the gluttes. Start movement by bending elbows and squeezing the shoulder blades back and together.
Mountain Climbers
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In a plank position on your hands, pull one knee into the chest. Place foot back into plank and repeat with the other leg.
Plank Twist
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Start in a plank position on your hands or elbows. Twist hips to one side then to the other. Make sure the movement is in an arc shape.
Side Plank Star
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Get into a side plank on the hand or elbow. Lift the top leg parallel to the floor and then back down. Repeat this movement for duration of the exercise. Repeat on the other side.
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