What can i do to prepare for figure skating classes?

i am going to begin figure skating classes this summer(i have to wait til summer so i can drive myself, i'm 15 now, because the closest ice rink is an hour and a half away and my mom doesnt wanna drive that far, but annyways....) and i want to be prepared, so what are some things i need to know? should i try and learn some moves? what stretches should i do to et more flexible? what will these lessons be like?





and any other advice you have, please give me :)





thanks!|||You should start doing a simple off-ice exercise routine daily.





(1) Warm up with some walking, jogging, running, or jumping to get your heart beating faster.





(2) Calestenics:


- jumping jacks


- toe touches


- knee bends/squats


- waist twists


- one-foot leg extensions


- Leg lifts (front, back and side)


- Toe raises and standing.





(3) 30-Second Stretches:


- Side stretches, arms over head


- Butterfly stretches while seated


- Lunges - side and back


- Spiral/Arabesque position stretches


- Crossed-leg stretches - change feet and extend free leg to the side.


- Backbends / Bridge position stretches


- Balance on one foot with the free leg extended, front back and side.





(4) Skating Specials:


- In an open place, spin around and around until you get dizzy. Try not to fall down.


Do this in both directions several times to overcome the dizziness that plagues beginners.


- Walk backwards - really! - it makes learning to skate backwards easier.


- Jump up and down, from one foot to the other, forwards to backwards, backwards to forwards.


- Spin around in socks on a slippery floor using one foot. It improves balance.