In the SPOTLIGHT - Performance Artist: Nobahar Dadui
In 1995, five-and-a-half-year-old Nobahar Dadui fled Tehran, Iran and moved to Canada with her family as refugees. Having roller skated since she was three, embracing the country’s chilly winters by lacing up a pair of ice skates was not only an easy transition for her to make, it made the newfound Canadian feel at home. Now, the 33-year-old performer is a champion both on and off the ice. Here’s what she has to say about her experiences with dance, Cirque du Soleil, acting, Holiday on Ice, coaching and being a competitive figure skater.
FLEXAFIT® Workout
Strengthen & stabilize your hip muscles to gain flexibility
Use this workout to strengthen and stabilize your deep hip muscles
and improve your general flexibility before next season.
TRAIN THE MIND
You Can Create an Authentically Positive Work Ethic
by Rebekah Dixon
Learn how to create new behaviours and healthy habits for a happier, harder
working and more successful you
In This Issue:
FITNESS INSIDER
How to Build Muscle Memory for Jumps and Spins
by Justin Kilian, PhD, CSCS
Three steps to learn and follow for practice-made-perfect moves on the ice
12 Skill Drills
by David Merson PT, DPT, ATC
Six off-ice exercises to support your on-ice skills and drills
FLEXAFIT WORKOUT
Strengthen & stabilize your hip muscles to gain flexibility
Use this workout to strengthen and stabilize your deep hip muscles
and improve your general flexibility before next season.
INJURY PREVENTION
Why Strength Training Prevents Injury & Improves Performance
by Imone Mukhopadhyay, M. Physio. Prac.
Proper athletic development through strength and/or resistance training is key for
your optimum health and to skate strong
Aching Arches
by Patti Larkin, C.O. (R.) C.Ped.
Have you ever noticed that after a skate your feet, particularly their arches,
are throbbing? Find out what causes this pain and how you can prevent and
alleviate it
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
INTRODUCING JIMMY MA, THE PERFORMER
by Adriana Ermter
The Queens, New York-born and now, Boston-based, Team USA skater
has captured our hearts along with multiple medals and notoriety. This
year alone, the mesmerizing and hard-working performer placed 6th at
the 2022 US Championships, 5th at the 2022 US International Classic
and 9th at the 2022 Skate Canada International competitions.
TRAIN THE MIND
You Can Create an Authentically Positive Work Ethic
by Rebekah Dixon
Learn how to create new behaviours and healthy habits for a happier, harder
working and more successful you
NUTRITION INSIDER
Eat Right for Muscle Memory
by Ashley Leone
Three great foods to help you regain your muscles and to improve your
skating skills
STYLE
Do Care About Your Winter Sun Care
by Adriana Ermter
Why figure skaters, especially figure skaters, need to wear an SPF
