Oct 5, 2010

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Five Ways Figure Skaters Can Overcom...

Five Ways Figure Skaters Can Overcome Their Fear of Falling

Isabelle, a figure skater, wrote me this e-mail a couple of weeks ago: I have...

Sep 21, 2010

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Increasing a Parent or Spouse’...

Increasing a Parent or Spouse’s Interest in Figure Skating

Here’s an e-mail I received from a young figure skater: Well I’m a...

Aug 17, 2010

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Book Review: Fundamentals of Alignme...

Book Review: Fundamentals of Alignment & Classical Movement for Figure Skaters

Thomas, A. (2008) Fundamentals of Alignment & Classical Movement for...

Jul 20, 2010

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Is It Ever O.K. for Figure Skaters t...

Is It Ever O.K. for Figure Skaters to Swim?

This question comes from reader Helicopter Mom, who is wondering if figure...

Jul 6, 2010

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Off-Beat Off-Ice Training?

Off-Beat Off-Ice Training?

It’s summer and our figure skaters have more time on their hands than...

May 19, 2010

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Ask the Expert: Physical Therapist L...

Ask the Expert: Physical Therapist Lauren Downes of Sk8Strong.com

This week’s expert is physical therapist Lauren Downes who is also the...

Mar 24, 2010

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Ask the Expert, Annette Thomas: Is B...

Ask the Expert, Annette Thomas: Is Ballet for Figure Skaters Worth It?

This guest post comes from Annette Thomas, classically trained dance teacher...

Feb 24, 2010

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Accessory Review: Sk8Strong DVDs and...

Accessory Review: Sk8Strong DVDs and Off-Ice Training Manual

Note from Ice Mom: All of my reviews are unpaid. All editorial content on Ice...