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Avoid foods higher in fat around competition time. High fat foods will slow down your absorption of dietary carbohydrates and slow down fuel delivery to… Read More »What Can Figure Skaters Not Eat?

Due to the demanding training regime, figure skaters are susceptible to atraumatic and chronic overuse injuries which generally occur in the foot, ankle, knee, hip,… Read More »Why Do Figure Skaters Have Back Problems?

If you’re initially rotating with your arms outstretched, then when you draw your arms inward, your moment of inertia decreases. This means that your angular… Read More »Why Do Figure Skaters Tuck Their Arms In To Spin Faster?

While gloves are very common for skaters to wear during practice, they’re not always worn during performances. What’s behind the decision on glove-wearing? It really… Read More »Are Figure Skaters Required To Wear Gloves?

Although they occasionally tumble upon landing, figure skaters mostly spin through the air without losing their balance. That’s because they have conditioned their bodies and… Read More »How Do Ice Skaters Spin Without Falling?

U.S. Figure Skating is supported by national sponsors at the partner , supplier and licensee levels. Our national partners include American Cruise Lines, Consumer Cellular,… Read More »Do Figure Skaters Get Sponsored?

By extending her arms and one leg, a figure skater can increase her moment of inertia. By pulling her arms and legs close to her… Read More »What Will Happen If An Ice Skater Spinning On One Foot Extends Her Arms?

As they pirouette, they keep their body moving at a fairly constant speed but try to fix their gaze on one “spot,” varying the speed… Read More »How Do Figure Skaters Avoid Dizziness?

The series has spawned a total of 20 games. Starting out with the initial Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater in 1999, the series proved to be… Read More »How Many Tony Hawk Pro Skater Games Are There?

There are 19 levels in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, each with its own set of Park Goals, gaps, and collectibles to find.… Read More »How Many Maps Does Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 2 Have?