It will help amateur figure skaters avoid injuries while skating, hockey player, Sportmaster PRO expert Alexander Goldin said in a conversation with socialbites.ca.
“Be sure to warm up before every ride: 15-20 minutes is enough. You should not immediately go to the center of the track – it is better to start training near the boards and where there are fewer people.
It is better to start training with an instructor or someone who is confident in skating. When practicing on your own, you can make many mistakes and reinforce the wrong technique. You will have to relearn, and this is always more difficult than establishing the right foundation right away.
Therefore, a coach is definitely needed. He will help define goals and objectives and will always be there to help,” Goldin said.
The hockey player also recommended purchasing toothless skates, fitness skates or hockey type skates for regular public skating, and for amateur figure skating – semi-professional or professional skates with a boot made of genuine leather and a high-quality blade.
Former hockey player statedHe said skate prices have increased significantly.