5 Steps Every Skater Must do Before Stepping on the Ice | Skate Talk with Patti Larkin

What should every skater do before stepping onto the ice? In this video, Patty Larkin from Skate Talk by Patty shares five essential pre-skating steps to help skaters improve performance, protect their equipment, and prevent injuries. Learn how to properly care for your skates after each session, warm up your body and feet before practice, lace your skates correctly, and prepare for a successful training session on the ice. In this video: • Proper skate care and storage • Checking laces and blade screws • Off-ice warmups and dynamic stretching • Foot and ankle activation exercises • Proper skate lacing techniques • Final rinkside preparation tips These simple habits can help skaters of all levels feel more prepared, comfortable, and confident every time they practice. #FigureSkating #IceSkating #SkatingTips #FigureSkates #OffIceTraining #PattyLarkin #USFigureSkating #SkateTalk Follow us for the latest: FanZone: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/usfigureskating X: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usfigureskating/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USFigureSkating TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@usfigureskating