Skating Training - please help!!?

Question

Okay, so I can't train at the local rink for various reasons, and I can't go all that much either because its like 40mins from where i live, anyway my question is....

Are there any websites that give you skating training? Like an online program or something like that so I can do things gradually without a coach?

Also, are there any stretches off ice that REALLY improve your balance/skating?

Thanks!

Answer 1

i have a friend who lives 1hr - 1 1/2 hrs away from my local rink and she comes twice - 3 times a week. so if u wanna skate, make the effort, and as far as i know, ther are no "online programs", if there was it prob isnt very effective neway.ballet really helps, so does yoga n pilates

Answer 2

go on expertvillage.com and type in ice skating and it will show this guy that is a coach at my rink and he is pretty good. many of his students have gone to junior nationals and placed in the top 5.

Answer 3

be careful not to do the wrong stretching.  the

here are two websites(sorry you have to search the first website) the second one is stretches designed for ice skaters.    I didn't feel a dif of balance, but they are good for flexibility and certain skating moves

www.expertvillage.com   search gymnastic and contortionist

www.skating-wos.on.ca/sportsci/stretch...

Answer 4

well i am a figure skater and have been skating for 7 years (im 11) so anywayy u have to have a trainer u cant learn them online because u wont no how the ice feels when u do it. and yes some stretches like balancing on one foot for like 30-60 secs and like just walkin around ont he ground wit ur skates on (but dont do that enless u have like covers on them cus they will get messed up) hope i helped ~maddi~