It seems like every figure skater is somehow connected to another figure skater.
The Six Degrees of Separation theory states that everybody on this planet is separated by only six other people. In the figure skating world, that has to be true!
Figure skaters have a link that only other figure skaters understand. Our link as skaters seems to cross every barrier. The ice skating world is certainly a connected skating world!
Further Reading:
Figure skaters have a link that only other figure skaters understand. - Painting by Larisa Gendernalik
One day, long ago, when I was a very young competitive figure skater, my coach asked me to pay close attention to what I ate each day. Eating right should begin when ice skaters are young. Yes, figure skaters of all ages must eat a healthy and balanced diet.
I've put together a
suggested meal plan for figure skaters.
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Are you a figure skater? What do you eat during the day?
Figure Skaters Need to Eat Right - Photo by Pando Hall/Getty Images
Doing Michael Jackson's famous Moonwalk step on ice skates is great fun...
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Moonwalking on Ice Skates - Video Still by JO ANN Schneider Farris