Figure Skater Fitness Magazine January 2016

Figure Skater fitness NOTE FROM PUBLISHER MAGAZINE • makes skating smoother • improves feel and stability • increases agility and speed THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED TO FIGURE SKATER FITNESS! SKATERS - YOU HAVE ONE MINUTE REMAINING IN YOUR WARM UP! PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Signe Ronka CREATIVE DIRECTOR Dawn Drummond-Hill CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Angela Ronka CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Christian Bonin Stephan Potopnyk The new anti-shock system reduced impact shocks, the major cause of overuse skating injuries. WRITERS Dr. Bryon Weinberg Meghan Buttle Signe Ronka Rebekah Dixon Dr. Angelica Kada Ken Kashubara Christina Vandermissen Angela Vandermissen Ryan Stevens Doug Mattis Pj Kwong Kat Vernelli Kristen Piché Ricky Boudreau Available in March DESIGN/LAYOUT Envinion www.edeaskates.com figureskaterfitnessmag.com A s competition season is in mid swing, it is important to remember that it can be quite a stressful time of year. Skater’s are worried about skating their personal best, coaches are anxious to see if all the hard work will pay off and parents are nervous for their kids to do well at competitions. With all these nerves flying around, it is key to stay on top of your game and not lose focus. This issue of Figure Skater Fitness magazine will focus on the IN-SEASON competition theme. You will find this issue packed with amazing tips of what to eat before competing, how to train your mind to be ready for competition and fitness tips on how to keep up your A-game. Often skaters will ramp up their training during the competitive season. We are here to help share with you the importance of injury prevention, tapering exercises to keep you on the ball and the best ways to stay motivated to reach your goals. We have an awesome interview with Patrick Chan, Olympic silver medalist and three time world champion. Patrick and I trained together for many years at the Cricket Club and Granite Club. It’s amazing after all these years to see him grow as a person and skater. When we chatted over the phone for his interview, I was so impressed with his maturity and fresh outlook to training this season. I’m excited to share this incredible interview with you. We hope you enjoy this issue of Figure Skater Fitness. Good luck competing! Signe Ronka BA, CSCS, PTS, NCCP3 JANUARY 2016 FIGURESKATERFITNESS 3

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