How to ice skate

It is very important to know how to lace ice skates properly if you want to be proficient on the ice. Poorly laced skates can ruin your performance!

You don't have to wait for the right partner to practice skating. Hit the ice rink on your own and practice basic techniques, like gliding or stopping. As you improve, you'll be able to go faster and feel more confident in your abilities....

Jean-Philippe Eyelom | Skating Instructor on Instagram: "Tired of holding the boards? 🫣 Secret tip at the end and here’s 5 skating tips to help you on your first time ice skating: *Wear a helmet & wrist guards if it’s your very first time. I’m taking risks by not wearing any protective gears.. 1. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. Try to aligned your hips with your head 2. Duck Walk to move forward. Point your toes out, skates in a “V” and take small steps 3. Hold your knees…

Check out the answers about the best age to start ice skating - Can a 2 year ice skate? Am I too old to start figure skating?...

If you can't get to the rink but want to keep your skills up, this guide to how to practice your ice skating at home is just what you need.

There's no better feeling than lacing up some ice skates and gliding around with friends or competing in ice hockey or figure skating. Ice skating has been around for over a century, yet less than 5% of Americans still know how to do it. On a positive note, ice hockey has been growing in demand, so more people want to learn how to ice skate today than ever before.

To motivate me to learn to figure skate ⛸️

Ice Fitness Online on Instagram: “⛸️ Off Ice Training Essentials ⛸️ . It's important to have a comprehensive off ice program to avoid injuries and enhance your skating…”