Off-Ice training is the foundation to every great skater. It is integral for balance, strength, flexibility and injury reduction. Rosie created The Science of Training with partner Andrei Bannikov. Combining the best of American and Russian training strategies. The off-ice program is currently used in training facilities in over 30 countries, it is the official Off-Ice of The Ice Vault Competitive Training Program in Wayne, NJ home of World and Olympic competitors

Besides on ice training there are many pieces to the puzzle on reaching maximum potential as a competitive skater
The Science of Training classes provide training and mini lectures on:
Mental Strength Training
Visualization Training
Periodization Training
Nutrition
Stretching
Dance
Plyometrics
Presentation
Core Stability
Pilates
Strength Training
Cardio Stamina Conditioning
Sub Aerobic Conditioning
Aerobic Conditioning

Excerpts of Interviews & Reviews with Rosie on Off-Ice and Nutrition
The Lake Placid News
by Corey Kingsury LPN staff writer
"Off the ice training begins with a natural diet of healthy foods and strength conditioning, Tovi studies nutrition and strength training, she is using her knowledge to set up a program for skaters. It's difficult for skaters to find information on these subjects," said Tovi. "We've been working with Dr. Michael Colgan, who also works with top bodybuilders and US team athletes" The two have been following Dr.Colgan's Optimum Sports Nutrition program. The program utilizes supplements and healthy foods which builds the body's strength naturally."

eBay Book Reviews
on The book Optimum Sports Nutrition by Dr.Michael Colgan
I consider this book to be the bible of sports nutrition. As a competitive figure skater this book radically changed my life in more areas than nutrition, it is a philosophy of training, discipline and manifestation of your dreams. I personally used all the techniques in the book, within 3 months I developed into a far superior athlete, mentally and physically. I lost weight, I gained lean muscle and stamina. The book explains the science behind the performance and provides ways to achieve almost steroid like effects by using natural amino acids, supplements, the proper nutrition, strength training and mental visualization. As you are reading the book Dr.Colgan feels like a trusted friend , walking the athletic journey with you, taking you on a road of visualizing your goals and giving you the tools to create them. The new bestselling book "The Secret" has recently brought this line of thought to a broader audience. I am now a skating coach, I use the book for all of my students, many have taken the fast track to Nationals and have gone on to become members of The U.S International Figure Skating Team. I cannot say enough about the book and Dr.Colgan.
Rosie Tovi
Professional Skating Champion
International Team Coach

eBay Guides Figure Skating Training Secrets by Andrei Bannikov & Rosie Tovi click to read

Review of The Science of Training DVD off-ice lesson
"Truly Excellent, this off-ice training will strengthen the technique on ice" The lesson is fantastic! It's creator Rosanna Tovi is an International Figure Skating Champion. Rosanna also offers coaching tips as each move is executed so that you grasp the entire technique. This video shows you how to gain control of your edges, it is this issues MUST HAVE OF THE MONTH"
Dr. Marie Miczak author & figure skating expert
Published 2004
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