About Today: Learn to Skate Like an Olympian

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Figure skating is probably the only sport I actually enjoy - which is not to say that I'm personally ready for the Olympics just yet. It's been awhile since I took beginning skating. How to Become a Figure Skater How long has it been, you ask? Well, put it this way. I was still at the stage where I'd put a pillow in my pants without worrying about how it made me look. First Skating Lesson, Step-by-Step So, OK, Rachael Flatt probably has nothing to worry about just yet. But that doesn't mean I can improve. The best way to go about it, I think, is to begin at the beginning. Figure Skating Techniques The first lesson I need is "how to fall." That way, I can return to the rink without my padded pantaloons. Why Do Skaters Get Good Scores After Falling? Although, if I did fall, I wouldn't let it bruise my pride. After all, it doesn't stop Olympic Skaters from bringing home medals. Today Ads Newspaper News Local News Finance News Paper Taiwan News News Today Featured Articles Take Our Travel Survey! Lindsey Vonn Wins Gold 'American Idol' Top 24 Revealed Movie Review: 'Shutter Island' Men's Halfpipe Results Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement