Is it necessary for a 14yr. old to. . .?

Question

im a figure skater and i know that being in a fitness gym would help a lot in my ice skating stuff but is it necessary for a fourteen year old? im only fourteen!

Answer 1

You can go but like only half an hour for 3 days a week or what ever.I am 16 and I was in one since I was 10 I still only go twice a week for an hour.

Try it for a day or to and if you don't like it you can always quit.

Answer 2

I started weight and cardio training with a personal trainer when I was 10 years old.  I was skating at the Intermediate/Pre-Novice level (I'm Canadian) and working out 3 days a week made a huge difference in my skating.  I went from having weak jumps and having trouble with my program to having strong jumps and no problems with my program.  Not being winded half-way through gave me the chance to focus on my music interpretation and artistry instead of staying on my feet.  Jump combinations also became natural as I trained my muscles to respond quickly "with snap" and I started working on my double axel within a few months of starting.

If you're a competitive skater and you wish to improve the quality of your skating, strengthen your jumps and learn new ones then I would highly recommend getting yourself into a gym 2-3 days a week.  If you're skating more for fun and personal enrichment then gym training is more of an optional exercise.

Answer 3

You don't necessarily have to but it may be to your advantage. I'm 12 turning 13 soon and I mostly lift like 8 pound weights at home and do strectching routines. If you'd really like to you can enroll yourself in some classes and maybe get a trainer. Don't rush and over do it. It takes time. dedication and patience but it's worth it because you really see improvement. Go ahead, give it a try. It's really fun to.

Answer 4

It depends on how much you want to get out of your skating.  The more time and effort you put in, the more you'll get out of it.  Some weight training and off-ice work always helps.  Personally, I never did a lot of weight training, but I've seen that the skaters who do have stronger jumps and faster spins.  Maybe just invest in a set of hand weights and ankle weights (they're not too expensive at Target) or a resistance band.  You can do some light exercises at home.

Answer 5

I'm only 13 and still lift heavy weights.Go For IT!

Answer 6

It's not dependent on your age, but on your level. If your are done with single jumps, it's preferable that you start training to prepare your body. With more strength, double jumps and triple jumps will be easier. I'm certain that international skaters have personal trainers.

When your core muscles are strengthened, many will be easier. However, since you are fourteen, some of your muscles may not have developed fully. Thus, go easy on the weight lifting.

Focus on the repetition, and not the weight. If you keep adding weight to your training regime, you will get bulky muscles. Instead, go for the weight that you are comfortable with and lift them for two or three sets of 10.

If you are in the lower levels, it does no harm to go to gym. I do home exercises as I have been injured and prevents further injury.

It's not about "necessity" but about if you want to. Talk to your coach and your friends about when do they start training.

Of course, if you don't plan to take skating seriously, you don't have to think about gym.

Fourteen isn't very young you know.