Figure Skater Fitness Magazine - WINTER 2023, Digital

FIGURE SKATER FITNESS is published quarterly - your one-stop digital source for figure skaters, coaches and parents.
 
In This Issue:
 
In the SPOTLIGHT

Jimmy Ma
Find out how this mesmerizing and hard-working member 
of Team USA skates the long game

FITNESS INSIDER

How to Build Muscle Memory for Jumps and Spins

Three steps to learn and follow for practice-made-perfect moves on the ice

by Justin Kilian, PhD, CSCS 

12 Skill Drills

Six off-ice exercises to support your on-ice skills and drills

by David Merson PT, DPT, ATC

FLEXAFIT WORKOUT

Strengthen & stabilize your hip muscles to gain flexibility

Use this workout to strengthen and stabilize your deep hip muscles 
and improve your general flexibility before next season.

INJURY PREVENTION

Why Strength Training Prevents Injury & Improves Performance

Proper athletic development through strength and/or resistance training is key for 
your optimum health and to skate strong

by Imone Mukhopadhyay, M. Physio. Prac.

Aching Arches

Have you ever noticed that after a skate your feet, particularly their arches, 
are throbbing? Find out what causes this pain and how you can prevent and 
alleviate it

by Patti Larkin, C.O. (R.) C.Ped.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

INTRODUCING JIMMY MA, THE PERFORMER
The Queens, New York-born and now, Boston-based, Team USA skater 
has captured our hearts along with multiple medals and notoriety. This 
year alone, the mesmerizing and hard-working performer placed 6th at 
the 2022 US Championships, 5th at the 2022 US International Classic 
and 9th at the 2022 Skate Canada International competitions. 
by Adriana Ermter

TRAIN THE MIND

You Can Create an Authentically Positive Work Ethic

Learn how to create new behaviours and healthy habits for a happier, harder 
working and more successful you

by Rebekah Dixon

NUTRITION INSIDER

Eat Right for Muscle Memory

Three great foods to help you regain your muscles and to improve your 
skating skills 

by Ashley Leone

STYLE

Do Care About Your Winter Sun Care
Why figure skaters, especially figure skaters, need to wear an SPF 
every single day, all year-round

by Adriana Ermter

SKATERS CORNER

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Fun, printable, Maze Puzzle
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