Alberto Ray

How Much Do Speed Skaters Squat? A lot, relatively speaking: Dabrowski says that ideally, his male athletes can squat 2.5 times their bodyweight, and he… Read More »How Much Do Figure Skaters Squat?

Any form of dance which can lend some core control, rhythm, flexibility and endurance to aspiring competitive skaters. YES, YES, YES. Ballet is a huge… Read More »Do Figure Skaters Take Dance Lessons?

Falling directly on your back can cause serious injury to it. A frontal fall can cause damage to the head, face, and arms. By landing… Read More »Is It Better To Fall On Your Front Or Back?

Recreational figure skaters should aim for at least 3 times per week on the ice, no less than 2. No more than one of these… Read More »Is Skating 3 Times A Week Enough?

During the roller figure skating jumps, the lateral gastrocnemius, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, biceps femoris and gluteus maximus, showed more activation during the jumps with… Read More »What Muscles Are Used In Figure Skating?

12 Best Exercises To Burn 500 Calories In 30 Minutes HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) Zumba/Dancing. Kickboxing. Swimming. Running/Sand Running. Weight Training. Rope Jumping. Body Weight… Read More »How Can I Burn 500 Calories In 30 Minutes?

Gnarly comes from surfer slang of the 1960s, to describe a wave that was difficult, dangerous, and awesome. The water in the wave would literally… Read More »Where Did The Term Gnarly Come From?

As a verb, it is employed to describe the act of moving or riding on skates, passing over or referring only fleetingly to a problem… Read More »What Is Skating Slang For?

Instead of saying something’s cool or lit, go ahead and impress everyone with your ’90s knowledge by calling it phat. As in, “wow, this song… Read More »How Do You Say Cool In The 90S?