My fearless padlet by Alana Pacer

Ice Skating

alapac157 — 2024-10-18 13:35:34 UTC

I do a lot of ice skating, specifically figure skating because and I like to practice some tricks over time

Ice skating physical benefits

alapac157 — 2024-10-18 13:37:59 UTC

Ice skating is great for improving balance, agility, and coordination. Also, it works every muscle group in the body, and gliding requires synchronized movement of legs which is important for joint flexibility.

Ice skating mental benefits

alapac157 — 2024-10-18 13:40:17 UTC

Ice skating could be good as a stress reliever. Gliding on the ice can provide a sense of freedom and relaxation. It also releases endorphins that help boost your mood.

Social aspects

alapac157 — 2024-10-18 13:41:56 UTC

It is an easy way to make new friends and meet new people as well as competition.

Safety Concerns

alapac157 — 2024-10-18 13:45:11 UTC

There is a lot of safety concerns when it comes to ice skating, especially because you're using a blade to move around. Lots of people can also end up falling, having not much practice on the ice, being a beginner, learning a new trick and failing, and much more. These could lead to concussions and a lot more body injuries. Kids from 11 or younger are to be safe on the ice and wear appropriate gear.

How often?

alapac157 — 2024-10-18 13:46:36 UTC

I ice skate as often as I can. Normally, I go on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but sometimes I do miss some sessions with other stuff that my schedule is filled with.

How intense?

alapac157 — 2024-10-18 13:48:48 UTC

There are levels in figure skating that you will learn new tricks to and for me I am on level 3. Meaning, I can do two jumps, and two ways of turning as well as footwork. Figure skating is very easy to learn and understand as long as you put your hard work into it.

How long have I been doing this?

alapac157 — 2024-10-18 13:52:02 UTC

I have been ice skating for almost a year now and it has been an interesting journey. I have fallen a few maybe even blacked out on the ice for a moment but overall it's a sport I can't seem to stir myself away from. Ice skaters have a hard time leaving the sport alone and maybe if they could for a few years, they will only ever come back to it! I hope to have some career that involves it in the future.