Sk8Strong "The Skater Evaluation" demo video

Sk8Strong has created an assessment tool for skating coaches, parents, and skaters to evaluate a skater's flexibility and strength imbalances. This is a preview of "The Skater Evaluation" DVD, which includes a catalog of over 20 assessment tests and over 20 corrective exercises. Used all over the world in over 30 countries, Sk8Strong is the leader in off-ice trianing for figure skaters.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• figure skating
• off-ice training
• skater assessment
• ice skating training
• skating strength training
• skating flexibility tests

[Sk8StrongLD]

Thanks Linda! That's a great idea. These are a very small sample of the tests on the DVD. We include assessment tests for the core (several), back flexibility, upper extremity range of motion (shoulder external rotation and flexion), upper extremity strength (lower trap, shoulder external rotation), lower body strength (everything!) and lower body flexibility (everything!). I'd love to trade ideas some day!

[lindafmb]

Nice! I do a lot of the same ones, but for core, I use a stabilizer cuff under the lower back to measure lower back arch. I have the skater hold the gauge, and I find that visual provides helpful and measurable biofeedback that has enabled my athletes to improve their core strength significantly.