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Sk8Strong Glut Medius article follow up
Sk8Strong Glut Medius article follow up
May 3, 2010
For those of you who read last month's article about the relationship of the glut medius muscle to figure skating, I received some interesting information from the creator of the 'Off-Ice Edge Trainer.' (Find article at www.sk8strong.com/articles.html). A recent study was created to determine the effectiveness of the Edge Trainer in training the glut medius. The study used electromyography (EMG) to measure the contraction of the muscle. A skater was tested both on and off the Edge Trainer, simulating an axel takeoff. Results from the study show a greater amount of glut medius contraction while on the Edge Trainer than on dry land, proving that it will significantly strengthen the muscle. The Off-Ice Edge Trainer is an effective training tool that can isolate and strengthen muscle groups that are necessary for correct skating technique and performance. If you haven't checked it out yet, please visit our catalog.
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