| Ice Dynamics® Group Seminars |
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The Ice Dynamics® Group Seminar, designed and taught by Kat Arbour, MS, MPT, CSCS, PES, offers a successful strategy for conditioning and injury. Over the course of one day, skaters learn a comprehensive Off-Ice Training Program utilizing minimal exercise equipment. ALL AT YOUR RINK! Those interested in personalized one-on-one assessments should check out the Assessments page. The Objectives1. Learn an effective warm-up to use before each session and competition. 2. Practice functional progressions of exercises and stretches. 3. Learn a comprehensive and effective off-ice training plan. 4. Develop a periodized training program designed for a competitive year. 5. Prevent future injuries and improve conditioning using the Ice Dynamics® Training Manual and equipment provided as part of the seminar. The Seminar1. Warm it up! Using a series of exercises and jumps, skaters learn a simple and effective 10 minute warm-up to prepare the body for practice and competition. 2. Stronger is better!Total body strength is improved through exercises involving body weight and resistance bands, with a focus on alignment and posture. 3. Balance is Beautiful!Balance training helps develop ankle strength, core stabilization and concentration. 4. Jump to it!Get skaters moving with cones and plyometrics to increase jump height, speed agility and coordination. Jumps are tailored to a variety of skill levels. 5. Turn up the intensityVarious exercises and drills are completed in timed intervals training the body at high intensity - comparable to a program run-through. 6. Reach for the topLengthen muscles with several sustained floor and standing stretches. An Off-Ice Training discussion and Q&A completes the seminar! The BenefitsSkaters that work with the program will see: 1. Greater power and stamina 2. Enhanced body awareness 3. Improved strength and flexibility 4. Increased confidence in skating and physique |
