Figure Skating - Facts About Inline Skating

The inline skates that are made specifically for themaneuvering than the blade edges and therefore,
figure skaters are having a different design.students learning in-line skating are at a
It has a stream-lined frame that boasts moredisadvantage.
control and less weight than regular inline skates.A serious ice skater should never switch back and
Also, its front stopper is similar to a toe pick. Theforth from ice skates to roller blades as this will
boot is designed in such a way that it can bendslow down their progress in the development of
and support at the same time. This allows thebalance and edge moves on ice.
skater to make jumps and spins.Roller blading has adverse effects on ice skaters
However, without these special skates, seriousand therefore, off-ice skating should be limited for
figure skaters should never cross train with inlineathletes as they progress to edge jumps, spins,
skating. Roller blading should be done only whenand deep footwork.
ice time is limited or unavailable.But, that does not mean that figure skaters have
However, make sure that the basic elements areno other cross-training options. For effective
practiced only on inline skates. Avoid roller bladingcross-training, figure skaters can try resistance
as it can hinder an elite figure skater's progress.training, plyometrics, pilates, dance, mountain
Actually, the two edges on each ice skate bladebiking, jogging and hiking.
have four sides that the expert skaters learn toBadminton, tennis, swimming, soccer and
use during the on-ice footwork. A wheel thatracquetball can also help the serious ice skaters to
could replace the concave steel blades will bedevelop high level of fitness required for a good
highly advantageous.performance.
Wheels require a different type of balance and