| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-12-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 264 pages | | Height: | 10.3 in | | Width: | 7.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 19.2 oz |
Publisher's Note
The ultimate figure skating guidebook on the fastest growing participation sport in the United States. Televised skating competitions attract millions of viewers every year, and the Olympic figure skating events capture a larger audience than any other Olympic sport. With the 1998 Olympic games influencing thousands of new skaters to the rinks, it will appeal to all skaters and the people who coach and support them. There is a demand for how-to manuals with an integrated approach to achieving optimal skating performance. Skate Your Personal Best conveys both the intricacies of footwork and jumps with a philosophy of excellence that applies to skating as well as life. Cutting edge instruction includes: acquiring artful and accurate technique, how to condition physically off the ice, how to use the latest researched guidelines on high performance nutrition to boost stamina, prevent injury and maintain weight in a healthy manner, and the latest sport psychology strategies for staying in top mental shape before and during competitions. The manual gives detailed descriptions of skating techniques and includes advice from judges who give the lowdown on the judging process, and offers parents advice on how they can support and better understand their children through the process of professional skating. The inspirational stories of skating champions will help skaters get through "choppy ice", and the suggestions on how to select a pairs skating parmer from the co-author give concrete suggestions that only a pro can give. The technique instruction uses an innovative format of photograph, illustration, and ice placement to give the skater the most information available for achieving aflawless performance. It will become a must-have classic for every skater.
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