What muscles does figure skating exercise?

Brain, definitely. The challenge of figure skating is getting together a myriad of separate things - balance, angles, the list is long, and creating a performance to stun (I’m working on, but don’t hold your breath). Muscle-wise, core and legs. read more

Builds leg muscles: Focusing on lower-body movement, ice skating offers great exercise for the leg muscles, building and toning them up over time. Cardio: Aerobic exercise is an important aspect of cardiovascular health, and ice skating provides a great aerobic workout. read more

You’re also toning larger muscles in your legs, butt and core as you propel yourself on the ice. ‘You never see a skater with a flabby bum!’ Kunze notes. The calorie burn depends on your speed: A 155-lb. woman skating slowly (less than 14 kilometres per hour) burns about 387 calories per hour. read more