tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679510245284968389.post6000400087340579943..comments2024-03-20T05:41:12.410-04:00Comments on The Ice Doesn't Care: Figure Skating for ExerciseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679510245284968389.post-11759110570843824022012-04-27T16:45:06.000-04:002012-04-27T16:45:06.000-04:00I've found that skating is excellent for those...I've found that skating is excellent for those with fibromyalgia, as well. It's a chronic condition that is helped by mild exercise, but with the fatigue and pain it causes, it's very difficult to exercise. By skating regularly, I've been able to build up my stamina and get more exercise now than I ever have before. Part of it is because it's skating--it's fun! It doesn't seem like exercise. Plus, as you said, it's a mild form of exercise, so it's much gentler on my body, so I don't ache or have stiff joints the next day.<br /><br />Now, I'm not talking jumps and fancy stuff, here, just basic moves, along with general skating (in circles around the rink). The only caveat is that falls can be more painful, because with fibromyalgia your body takes stresses harder. A minor fall can trigger a flare-up, even if you didn't hurt yourself that badly. That's why I'm going into ice dancing instead of freestyle--no jumps, less chances of injury.<br /><br />Since I started skating, my health has improved. I feel stronger and I can walk longer distances. Hopefully my balance will improve with time, as well.Orianna2000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679510245284968389.post-18077047643635361492012-04-25T15:35:48.237-04:002012-04-25T15:35:48.237-04:00Well, for one thing the numbers are averaged and i...Well, for one thing the numbers are averaged and include both men and women. A mean is meaningless without variance. A variance of 50 would indicate there's considerable deviation between test subjects. Also the numbers are tied to weight not height. So, my experience is that I burn less than the numbers--that's probably related to the fact I'm short. Also, they don't talk about what 'ice skating: general' means. I'm assuming it's a recreational skater stroking around since the table describes 'leisure' activities. The source is: http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Calories-burned-in-30-minutes-of-leisure-and-routine-activities.htm<br /><br />I think if you want to get some data as to how these apply to you, then you'd need to use one of those calorie watches (although those algorithms have issues too). Let's just say if you use a calorie watch you can tell if one exercise burns more calories than another.Babbette Duboisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721808053479678691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679510245284968389.post-8430252352181511772012-04-25T14:49:09.151-04:002012-04-25T14:49:09.151-04:00While I would love to believe the figures I'm ...While I would love to believe the figures I'm not convinced I do...I seem to spend a lot of time doing things very slowly to practice. While I can believe an hour of fast forward/backward crosses would reach 500 cals per hour, I struggle to believe that an hour of practicing slow 3 turns/twizzles does the same. Has anyone come across any academic papers about this that actually say what sort of skating was looked at? I wish I could believe it though...that would be awesome!MKPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679510245284968389.post-29096075451247603052012-04-25T09:08:45.962-04:002012-04-25T09:08:45.962-04:00Awesome post!Awesome post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679510245284968389.post-26964314928216250542012-04-25T06:20:38.096-04:002012-04-25T06:20:38.096-04:00Great article! Im actually just finishing my senio...Great article! Im actually just finishing my senior research paper on the benefits of off-ice conditioning for skaters of all ages. I'm definitely going to cite your article to include in my conclusion of how great skating is for everyone :)Katenoreply@blogger.com