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About Dr. Bruce Forciea
Expertise
I can handle most questions regarding sports injuries, conditioning, jumps, spins, and basic skating.
Experience
Professional skating coach for 15 years. Former PSA Senior rated coach and ice show performer. Now a chiropractor and full-time college instructor in anatomy and physiology.
Organizations
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Publications
Wisconsin Technical College System course in General and Advanced anatomy and physiology.
Author of Unlocking the Healing Code, a book on healing scheduled for release in December, 2007.
Education/Credentials
Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker College.
B.A. Psychology Eckerd College
Awards and Honors
Midwestern Novice and Junior Pairs Champion and National competitor.
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You are here: Experts > Recreation/Outdoors > Figure Skating > Figure Skating > Conditioning
Expert: Dr. Bruce Forciea
Date: 8/18/2008
Subject: Conditioning
Question
Hi I am 13 and a competitive skater with a Pre-novice test. I have all of my doubles except the axel and I need to do some off-ice training. I was wondering if there are any websites or if you have any good exercises that need minimal equipment (exercise ball, skip rope, stairs, etc).
Answer
Hi Nicole:
Sounds like you are on the right track with your skating. There are a lot of exercises you could do with bands and balls but it would be beyond the scope of this forum for me to describe them.
You could check out my site and look at the skaters section for some exercises. Also, I would recommend meeting with a personal trainer at least a couple of times to go over a core conditioning program for you. This is really the best way to go since the trainer can watch you do the exercises and put together a program that really fits your needs. Make sure your trainer is certified. I used to hold the CSCS certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and now they have a subspecialty in skating. I think this certification is one of the best since it requires a degree and passing a rigorous test.
Generally, the exercises you would be interested in would be for core conditioning, plyometrics and (of course) stretching.
Good luck with your training...
Bruce
Dr. Bruce Forciea
Author of Unlocking the Healing Code
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