What are good strecthes for a better spiral on ice and just good stretches for ice?
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Increasing your flexibility everywhere will aide in better technique. However, for a better spiral its more practice related than stretching.
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Strivectin SD works real good to elimenate them. Check out;\n\nhttp://www.stretchmarkrepair.com/
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http://www.icerinksupply.com/\n\nhttp://www.icerer.com/\n\nTHOSE ARE 2 GOOD SPOTS TO START.\n\nCHEERS AND HAPPY SKATING!\nKC
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Balance on your left leg and pull your right ankle straight back and upwards towards your rear with you right hand.  Hold for about 10 seconds.  Switch and do it on the other side.  I'm sure there are other great stretches, too- this is the one I've always done, though.
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Before and after is fine if you are doing just normal static stretching (holding it in one place).  If you are doing more advanced stretching you need to be properly warmed up first.\n\nStretching "cold" muscles will not lead to long term gains in flexibility, rather it will lend temporary flexibility in the muscles which may help prevent some injuries.
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Stretch everyday of course. When you go into the splits try to focus on sitting up straight or even bending back to try to touch your back leg. Scorpions are all in split flexability and back flexability, so do back bend (or bridges) whatever you call them too. If your problem is just that you cant pull it close enough to your head try slipping a band around your ankle and pulling it to your head that way. \n\nMost importantly though, just make sure you aren't forcing it. I know you say you need to have it soon, but its not worth injuring yourself over it since there are many other cool lib variations you can try. Change it to stretches, or maybe even scales. It may not come over night, but if you keep working hard and stretching, eventually your scorp will come.
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keep stretching....for any sport, the ability to move and be limber is paramount...stretch, stretch, stretch!
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you should do basic stretches before any sports, but warm up first. som are\n-sitting and stsnding pike stretch\n-stretching your arms, accross your chest and over your head\n-butterfly\n-straddle sit, reach both sides, and middle\n-pretzel\n-quad stretch...\n\nlook it up on google, im sure youll find man stretches you can do
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http://www.weider.com\n\nhttp://www.bowflex.com
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Lunges do the trick.  Also if you've watched some figure skating, there this trick called a spiral... this is when you are standing up right and then what you do is lift one leg behind you with the free leg straight and tense as far as you can go.  Once you're reached your limit, start arching your back so the leg gets higher up.  As you raise your leg past your hips, you'll need to start leaning forward a little bit opening your hips ever slightly.  You can start to feel the burn and your glutes tightening up.  I have a picture I can email to you but dont know what email address to send it too as you'd be the first one I am actually answering the question.  I hope that helps!
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I struggled on my spiral at first too but it got TONS better so don't worry. Just...\n\n(1) Stretch every morning and night.\n\n(2) Hold on to the back of a chair or a windowsill and bring your leg up into spiral postion stretch it as high as you can and HOLD it there for about 30 seconds then let it down, rest for a second and do it again. Repeat about 5-6 times, try and work up to 10 times. \n\n(3) When you do it just keep thinking "Stretch Stretch Stretch" and push yourself to get your leg higher and higher and eventualy your muscle will get strong enough to lift your leg into postion everytime.
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read stretching scientifically.... you might be able to download it\nmichael\nwww.bandconsulting.com
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Make sure you warm up _before_ you stretch.  You should not stretch a cold muscle.  Stretching cold makes you more prone to injury.  So, after warming up with a quick walk or light jog, then stretch for about 5 minutes.  I find stretching after running to be more important.\n\nAlso, don't try to do too much too soon.  Increase your distance by about 10% each week.  This is a good rule of thumb to prevent injury.
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try stretching before and after, also doing a warm up and cool down
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Ice and Heat.\nI'm the exact same way. During the day when im just relaxing I put bags of ice on them, and at night there are heat wraps that I put on them. It works great.
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using a treatmill or running?\n\ndoing streches?
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How long depends on your size if the one you have been using works good get a new one about the same size. As far as stiff depends on if you are heading or healing healing takes a stiffer rope. If you are heading they need to be a bit more flexible. When new they are all a bit stiff but as you use it it will loosen up. CLG makes a good rope look into getting one of them. But it is really up to the person as to what brand works best for them.