Hi everyone! Sorry for the horizontal video 😂 I have been trying to work on my full crossovers to really work on my under push. Attaching a video here, but on my bad side it seems like I always push straight behind instead of out. And I feel like I don’t get the full under push. Any tips on how to push out versus straight behind? Thank you so much!
Hi everyone! I’ve started to work on my one foot spin lately so trying to clean up my two foot spin. I have this issue where I use both feet to pull in at once and get more momentum. I know the right thing is to do almost pumps around yourself with only one foot while one is still and I’m just having a hard time with doing it like that. My pivot entrance is not that good tbh lol and I struggle with it especially bc I feel without my spins are much faster? Anyway would love any advice if anybody has had any similar issues with this.
Hi all! This may be out of left field lol. I’ve been at ad agencies my career and recently have been interviewing at Wayfair for a strategy role in creative that is pretty senior - the job is really cool and I’ve been excited as everyone I’ve met seems great. I’m onto my last round, but I just read online about layoffs and negative reviews.
Would love any experiences for those who may know. My current workplace is very toxic and working there is so stressful so I’m trying to leave lol. I have 15+ clients and it’s incredibly un ethical. I thought it at least would be better given brand side. Thanks in advance!
Hi all! I am unsure if this has been asked before and may be out of left field lol. I’ve been interviewing at Wayfair for a creative role that is pretty senior - the job is really cool and I’ve been excited as everyone I’ve met seems great. I’m onto my last round, but I just read online about layoffs and negative reviews?
Would love any experiences for those who may know. My current workplace is very toxic and working there is so stressful so I’m trying to leave lol. Im coming from the ad agency world so I thought it at least would be better given brand side. Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! I’ve been skating since April and started LTS in May. I’m currently in Adult 5-6 and taking private lessons in addition to learn to skate. Going to try to not make this super long😅
I typically do the group classes 2x week, private lessons once a week and then public after my private lesson. My rink has a pass for public skating that’s the same $ as LTS. I have really liked doing LTS bc it’s allowed me to meet friends, get different coaching perspective and have structure with the class. But I would say some of the cons are the coaches rotate and it’s really hit or miss on who you get. There’s some coaches that are rather critical and I think just not my style of coaching and I tend to get more nervous when I’m skating around them? I also feel like before when I just did public sessions, my practices were a lot more concentrated.
I’m not sure if that makes sense lol but majority of my skating during the week is in the classes, at my level they’re really not busy, which is nice. I just realized with my private coach that I was getting a lot of different technique talk to me just because of all the different coaches and their likes/dislikes. For example, my backward crossovers can look perfect to my private coach, but then I go to learn to skate and it feels like there’s always something wrong and they’re very critical.
Anyway, I do think there is lots of positives about being in the classes, they catch different things etc but lately they jump with curriculum and before I have one thing mastered or moving onto something more challenging. I do really like how social it is though so I’m just a little stuck if I should just do it one more month or if I should try just do public and sticking with private lessons and see how that goes? For some reason I do feel like there would be more improvement because I’m only focusing on coaching 1x a week and then basically have actual ice time to do public sessions and practice. Then again I know this is an isolating sport, which is why I’m kind of stuck.
If you made it this far thank you haha and would love any advice! If you were in a similar situation, did you progress faster or slower without LTS? Thank you in advance!
Hi everyone! I finally nailed my three turn on my bad side which I didn’t think I’d get haha. Is my edge deep enough? I know it’s not perfect but any notes are appreciated :) the angle is also a bit out of frame at the end but hopefully it looks ok! Also my face at the end 😂
Hey everyone! Been wrestling with this for a bit as I’ve started skating more. I’m wondering for those who do strength training or other forms of fitness in addition to skating?
I currently figure skate 3x a week, I also run 1x a week, strength train 2x a week as well. I do my best not to layer my strength days too close to skating because I don’t want to be sore or skate on tired legs. But I do full body days so that can be hard lol. Right now I’ve been either prioritizing skating and leaving running or strength training behind or just need a rest day so that happens and it’s been frustrating lol. I’m also in a fat loss journey so strength is so important in addition to skating so I can continue to build the strength that’s needed in skating.
Any advice on how you structure your days/workouts? I have seen some people go lift after skating so maybe I could try that. Thank you for any comments in advance!
Hey everyone! Been wrestling with this for a bit as I’ve started skating more. I’m wondering for those who do strength training or other forms of fitness in addition to skating?
I currently figure skate 3x a week, I also run 1x a week, strength train 2x a week as well. I do my best not to layer my strength days too close to skating because I don’t want to be sore or skate on tired legs. But I do full body days so that can be hard lol. Right now I’ve been either prioritizing skating and leaving running or strength training behind or just need a rest day so that happens and it’s been frustrating lol. I’m also in a fat loss journey so strength is so important in addition to skating so I can continue to build the strength that’s needed in skating.
Any advice on how you structure your days/workouts? I have seen some people go lift after skating so maybe I could try that. Thank you for any comments in advance!
Hey everyone! I made a post about the struggle from heel lift / foot pain having in my Jackson freestyle skates and I went to my pro shop to see if they could take a look, it seems like the fit and everything is good so they said that they recommend me putting insoles in so they had the super feet ones but they were the blue ones. When they put them on in the store it felt 1000 times better and my heel wasn’t slipping. Today I had two sessions back to back and it was just a nightmare. At first the skates were too tight and then they were too loose, it felt like I was leaning forward a lot too and then my toes were being jammed in the front of the boot which normally it isn’t like that and so I was in a lot of pain. Anyway, I went back to the shop and they think that the volume is maybe a little too high so I was recommended to get the yellow ones instead. Has anyone had any experience with the yellow ones?
What’s so weird is a lot of the pain was alleviated when the pro shop tied my skates for me it seems like when they tie the, they’re tying them out like tightening outward but when I’m tightening, I’m cranking them and I’m tightening up like pulling the lace towards me. I don’t know if anyone has any tips on that and lace tying in general? I’m just getting really frustrated about it so I would love any advice. Thank you!
Hi everyone! I’m on month two of my Jackson Freestyles I’m not sure how long they take to break in so this may be part of the issue I’m running into. I recently bought new waxed laces to replace my prior Jackson laces but I feel like they’re just a bit too snug? Lately when I lace them either a) my feet go numb and hurt bad after skating for 1 hour or more or 2) my arches ache and I have to retye them to get the right balance.
I will say I usually tie them pretty tight bc it makes me feel more secure and I do a test if my heel lifts even in the slightest ill re tye. My left foot is bigger vs my right so I only run into this with my right skate. Anyway, I have new laces coming that are not waxed. But I do have a few questions:
I have really tried to find a video on the right way to lace these skates up but not much luck lol. Currently I keep the heel lock hole and the flap weaved through and never undo that and just loosen the laces as much as possible. I’ll take any and all tips - thank you in advance 🙏
Hi everyone! Could use some advice on my situation at work rn as things are getting worse for me and my anxiety is getting really bad lately because of it.
I’ve been at my company for about a year and a half and recently things have gotten really bad. My whole team got fired, my manager stepped down recently too and I had a call with leadership where they gaslit me and were so mean and basically threatened my job. They came up with a brand new job for me with more work less pay and I was up for a promo before that is just not a thing anymore.
I haven’t gotten a single raise either and I just feel my job is at risk if I don’t do every single thing correct and they’ll fire me just like that. I can’t get everything done that I’m expected of and I have 12+ clients it just feels impossible. I was really excited for the weekend to recharge and relax and then they started texting me over the weekend and trying to get me to work. I wasn’t open to work the whole weekend bc I really needed the time. I’ve been working late every single day and I just idk how to manage this, my anxiety of getting fired and all the work I have. This is already ruling my life and I just want to have my weekends and a life at 5pm, that’s all. Ever since all of this i can’t stop spiraling
Anyway, I do have 2 months saved up where I could quit which I rarely do and I’m applying to jobs like crazy right now. I have a few interviews but some are for hybrid and I’m not quite ready to move so it just feels like everything is failing all at once and just getting so bad. Sorry for the how long this is 🥲 would appreciate any advice
Hi everyone! Could use some advice on my situation at work rn as things are getting worse for me and my anxiety is getting really bad lately because of it.
I’ve been at my company for about a year and a half and recently things have gotten really bad. My whole team got fired, my manager stepped down recently too and I had a call with leadership where they gaslit me and were so mean and basically threatened my job. They came up with a brand new job for me with more work less pay and I was up for a promo before that is just not a thing anymore.
I haven’t gotten a single raise either and I just feel my job is at risk if I don’t do every single thing correct and they’ll fire me just like that. I can’t get everything done that I’m expected of and I have 12+ clients it just feels impossible. I was really excited for the weekend to recharge and relax and then they started texting me over the weekend and trying to get me to work. I wasn’t open to work the whole weekend bc I really needed the time. I’ve been working late every single day and I just idk how to manage this, my anxiety of getting fired and all the work I have. This is already ruling my life and I just want to have my weekends and a life at 5pm, that’s all.
Anyway, I do have 2 months saved up where I could quit which I rarely do and I’m applying to jobs like crazy right now. I have a few interviews but some are for hybrid and I’m not quite ready to move so it just feels like everything is failing all at once and just getting so bad. Sorry for the how long this is 🥲 would appreciate any advice
Hi everyone! I recently bought my garmin watch and it’s day two of wearing it. Im new to all of this and have anxiety so can fixate on things lol. I noticed it’s saying I’m having very high stress days and my body battery is low. How heavily accurate is this? What do you do?
I had a really long interview which I was anxious for but nothing out of the normal I did figure skate for 2 hours and yoga in the morning. It’s freaking me out a bit lol bc I don’t feel like I’m having crazy stress. Maybe I’m just un aware of the stress my body goes under fitness wise? The moments of highest stress was post interview and then grocery shopping lol.
Attaching an image of what I’m seeing - would love any advice! I have the VivoActive 5
Hi everyone! I recently had a breakthrough with my backward crossword my bad side, I noticed that I was leaning incorrectly, I was supposed to be leaning into the circle, but I was leaning the other way, so I wasn’t able to get the foot all the way crossed over. I was practicing with my coach and I had a massive breakthrough and I was able to do it and they looked really good.
And then I went to public yesterday and I drilled my front crossovers for an hour and then back as well. I did about two of them ok and then I just couldn’t do them. Today I held my coaches hand and could do them with the proper lean but then on my own all the sudden can’t do them at all. I know the issue is that by the time I do the push my weight comes back to the pushing leg and it doesn’t stay into the circle.
Anyway, would love any advice if anybody has any. I felt so excited about the breakthrough and now it feels like I’m back at square one.
Hi all! I’ve recently been struggling with a strong underpush on my crossovers (front on my bad side) and backwards on both sides. Is there anything that has helped you? Any off ice exercises that can help? Thank you in advance!
Hi everyone! I’ve been looking into getting a fitness tracker and have been between the whoop and aura ring. I was most interested in aura due to what I’ve heard about it & it being more friendly for anxiety and sleep and overall wellness. I don’t want to obsesses over the data haha so I thought this would be the better pick for me.
However, I’d say the biggest thing I’m looking for is to track my workouts and recovery / when to rest - I use Strava and post on there for fun so I want something a lot more accurate where I don’t have to just use the app. I run, do strength training / yoga and figure skating. I’ve heard recently that it’s not so accurate for fitness tracking and I don’t really wanna buy this and then an additional device like an Apple Watch. If anybody has had a whoop lmk I’d love to hear any advice or experiences before I make my choice :)
Hi all! I recently have been considering getting an aura ring or a whoop to track my skating in addition to my other workouts. Any figure skaters that use either of these or have a preference? Would love to hear any experiences with either!
Hi everyone! I currently live in South Florida and funny enough, we have a lot of ice rinks around us so I currently have one right down the street from my house.
My boyfriend recently got an enticing job offer to move to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and I heard the nearest ice rink is 1.5 to 2 hours away. I’m really worried about this because Skating is such a big part of my life so I was curious how far is yalls ice rink? If it’s far how do you manage skating multiple times a week?
Thanks in advance :)
Hi everyone! My bf recently got a job offer to move to Myrtle Beach and I don’t know too much about it. We’re both in our late 20s and currently live in Fort Lauderdale. I work in a creative field (remote) and he’s an executive chef.
Some background of things I love to do:
- All things nature! I love trails, going on runs, long walks, love swimming, the ocean / beach / lakes, farmers markets
- I’m very into fitness, so having a community around that has walk/run clubs and just good gyms
- I love the arts so all things creative, a good music scene is important, love art museums, writing workshops, poetry nights, just creative people being around
- Also big fan of the slower life - i grew up in chicago so I’m tired of the big city life
- I’m also middle eastern so diversity matters to me as well
I’ve heard quite a bit about the older demographic there and how it can be hard to make friends for younger folks. I also am a figure skater as a hobby and heard yall don’t have ice rinks close so that’s a concern for me. Would appreciate any advice on what the living experience is like! Thank you in advance 🤗
Hey everyone! I have never had back issues and this is a brand new issue I’ve been having issues for almost 1.5-2 weeks. I’m a pretty active person and the week before last I had gone to strength train, ran the day after and went to figure skate the next day without any break/rest. My back was already sore before skating so I think it caused a flare up. I went to do some deep stretching and foam rolled my lower back, it was only on the left side of my low back where the glute connects and is kinda like pinching/soreness almost like bruised it felt like. Whenever I would hinge my hip it would pinch.
Anyway, I read I’m not supposed to foam roll on that area so I think I caused a flare. I had rested and did ice/heat it started to feel better and then I went on a plane ride for 6 hours and experienced some pain again. So I did deep stretches and it was better and then got worse yesterday lol. I feel like it’s better today but I feel the soreness almost into that glute / my IT band.
I miss the gym so much lol and I’m so frustrated idk how this happened bc I’ve been experienced something like it. Any advice for me? Should I go to PT or chiro or is it something that will be better with time? Thanks in advance!