Off Ice Cross Training… Pedaling into Fall, Part II
coating or film. Instead use Sport-Wash from Atsko, the makers of Sno-Seal (the product you use to make your skate boot soles water repellant). It is a free rinsing, residue free detergent and perfect for all your lycra, nylon and supplex clothing. Restores breathability and wicking action while thoroughly cleansing your garments of odors. Protect your investment and get the most out of your cycling and figure skating garments. Visit Atsko online for more information about Sport-Wash and Sno-Seal at http://www.atsko.com
This issue's MUST READ OF THE MONTH is The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Skating. By Sportsworkout.com. This manual offers a year round program for skaters which includes weight bearing exercises which are integral to helping prevent serious injuries. Strong, well toned muscles better resist both fatigue and injury. The book offers four different four week routines cycled together to provide optimum strength and explosive power. The book doesn't require a large investment in purchasing gym equipment either. Simple free weights, a barbell and floor exercises using your own weight dominate with use of machines held at a minimum. Extra progress charts can be obtained online at http://www.sportsworkout.com/chart.htm
NEWS!!!: Upcoming More Magazine Article. I was interviewed by More Magazine whose publisher also prints The Ladies Home Journal and Better Homes & Gardens. I will be featured in their January 2005 issue ice skating and discussing my cross training program which includes cycling. Look for it to hit the stands in December of this year!
Now LIVE!!!! Click the link below to see our fantastic fall photo shoot for this issue of the Figure Skating Guide! The coolest helmets for 2005. Beautifully wild yet flattering cycling jerseys, pants and gloves from Terry, Shebeest, Pearl Izumi, Look and Athleta. See my famed, race winning Terry Symmetry with all the bells and whistles! All of the cycling cross training equipment and accessories mentioned in parts one and two of Off Ice Cross Training : Pedaling Into Fall are featured and photographed here. When you click on the thumbnail photos, read my additional comments and reviews. We'll be doing another such layout for our Winter Sports Special so stay posted. Click here now... your seats are waiting!: http://www.angelfire.com/ak/anakee/skate...
Dr. Marie Miczak, Ph.D. is a health & fitness author of 5 books and a syndicated columnist for several New Jersey newspapers. Miczak's articles have also appeared in both Rink and The Professional Skater Magazines. For more information contact
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