What Do Professional Ice Skaters Have In Common?
Professional ice-skaters are lithe and seem to glide effortless across the ice. For someone who has never figure skated before this can be deceiving. Ice skating takes technique, strength, energy and grace, some of which can be taught and learned. However to become a professional ice-skater these qualities have to be mastered and this takes unwavering dedication from the skaters and their support group. There are however other subtle qualities that professional skaters have in common. Start Young Ice skaters start young, very young. Female skaters start while in the toddler years and male skaters on average start at little later. The demands on the body of an ice skater are extraordinarily high, both physically and mentally. Starting young enables an individual to grow into the sport, train the right muscles and gain a lifetime of understanding of the principles involved. Dedicated Support Group To become a professional ice skating an individual needs support physically, emotionally an
