10 signs that you're an adult figure skater

If you're one of those skaters who juggles real, adult, life with a hobby more often geared toward children, you'll no doubt recognise a few of these...

1) When friends invite you out and the main factor in whether to have a few drinks and risk a hangover is if you need want to skate the next day.



2) Your definition of success is: Finding that perfect outfit that can work both in the office and on the ice for those skating days when there's no time to change....

Can you really improve flexibility as an adult?

Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece and not to be taken as any kind of medical advice. Always see a professional if you're planning to change your workout routine, or it's at your own risk!

The truth is, you don't have to be flexible, strong or fit to be a figure skater, but it certainly helps. When I started skating three years ago I was none of the above. People have always assumed I'm fit because I'm slim, but the two don't necessarily go hand-in-hand. I'm just lucky to have ridiculously good metabolism (though even that's starting to struggle more with age).

As I'm sure was the case with many others out there, I quickly began to realise getting in some sort of shape was going to be necessary the more my skating progressed. It's not so much of an issue when you spend