Ice Skating for Fitness

Ice skating is a wonderful form of exercise in Oklahoma City. With Arctic Edge Ice Arena in Edmond and Blazers Ice Centre in South OKC open daily, there are many opportunities to become physically fit. Junior ice hockey leagues, adult league play, recreational or competitive figure skating and curling are available year round at both facilities.

All forms of ice skating improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and range of motion, creating long and lean muscles. The lateral movement of proper skating technique, utilizing the resistance of the blade pressure against the ice surface, employs all the lower body and core muscles. Ice skating can meet both your aerobic and anaerobic training, depending on the intensity and duration of your sessions. Studies prove that resistance and weight bearing exercises improve joint and heart health, muscular strength, and overall fitness. Learn how to skate with a few lessons, and come join us 3 to 5 times a week for at least 30 to 45 minutes daily to meet your cardio needs. Public sessions and skate rental are available daily. Year round “Learn to Skate” group and private lessons, birthday parties, and events are our specialty.

Arctic Edge Ice Arena and Blazers Ice Centre house the best programming in the southwest region. Hockey Director Mike McEwen, former NHL and 3-time Stanley Cup Champion, oversees all youth hockey development. Adult hockey leagues are coordinated by OU Hockey Assistant Coach Larry Donovan. Our international figure skating coaching staff will design a training plan to meet your individual fitness goals, regardless of age or ability. Both facilities are affiliated with USA Hockey, U.S. Figure Skating, and Professional Skaters Association International (PSA).

For further information about Arctic Edge Ice Arena or Blazers Ice Centre programming, please call or visit our website.

Arctic Edge Ice Arena (405)748-5454

Jackie is the 2009 PSA Lifetime Achievement award recipient and Coach of regional, sectional and national medalists. Serving as U.S. Figure Skating Coaches Committee Chair, Jackie holds 3 PSA Master ratings, Level IV ranking and is a former power skating professional for the CHL Blazers.