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    • Traditional figure skating training has been conservative.
    • Eastern European athletes have shown Olympic dominance.

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    • To investigate the shift in figure skating training methodologies.
    • To understand the impact of new conditioning regimens on competitive performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of current figure skating training programs.
    • Inclusion of off-ice conditioning and weight-lifting in training.

    Main Results:

    • Figure skating training is incorporating more rigorous off-ice conditioning.
    • Weight-lifting is becoming a standard component of training regimens.
    • These changes aim to enhance athletic capabilities for competition.

    Conclusions:

    • The conservatism in figure skating training is being challenged.
    • New training approaches are essential to counter Eastern European dominance.
    • Adaptation in training is crucial for future competitive success in figure skating.