Is It Too Late To Start Ice Skating? | Adults Skate Too || Coach Michelle Hong

[@ginatriana1523]

As an adult skater that started 7 years ago, it's never too late! I'm working on my bronze level test elements, and I skate for fun, physical, and mental strength, and social connections...I'm 51!😁

[@kairo75xd13]

thank you for inspiring! :))

[@tessanniewersching830]

Wow so good!

[@bernadettesiscon9658]

I take my bronze levels in a few months! Adult skating is honestly one of the best!

[@tessanniewersching830]

@@bernadettesiscon9658 I am soooo happy to heard that 😍 congratulation 👏 I wish i would do it too

[@covdy853]

DO YOUU HAVE SPECIAL SOCKS TO AVOID BLISTERS!? I GOTTA KNOW D:

[@mcrawford2866]

I just passed my adult bronze free skate test at 60 years old. It truly is never too late

[@evamarek5205]

Congratulations! 😊

[@arf2847]

Have you learned single jumps and one foot spins?

[@simplehappiness65]

OMG, amazing. I need to start then, I am 57!

[@wanpenrakcheep1792]

You are incredible old age skater, congratulations.

[@mcrawford2866]

​@@wanpenrakcheep1792thanks!

[@ParamoreJobrosRox]

I'm 24 and have been dreaming of figure skating as a fun hobby for so many years. I'm starting my journey tomorrow and so excited to see progression!

[@Empereia]

Update? It's been 8 months!

[@joselynereyes9136]

I’d love an update! I start next week :) (27)

[@jahmya58]

Really inspiring me 😭

[@somethingelse7181]

⁠@@joselynereyes9136update us

[@KadiriBharathKumar]

Give an update and I'm gonna buy skates andstart more videos about em

[@Elise4078]

22, skating for three months and doing back crossovers!

[@elisa4664]

Same!! Omg lol I've really fallen in love with skating :) can't wait to do jumps!! Good luck with your journey:D ♡

[@jenaenaexin]

This is really inspiring! It's always been my dream. However, too many hindrances come my way and I never had started any. I'm 21 and still dreamin

[@Ella-is4pl]

Hey! Is someone coaching you or did you start alone?

[@xXJoeyXxcoooool]

younger and doing forward crossovers!

[@gracelie9415]

this is so encouraging to hear!! i'm 15, about to turn 16 and I started skating around 4 months and I recently asked my Coach, "Am I too old to start competing?" and she said "No, not at all" and we are working for shows and competitions :)

[@kairo75xd13]

hi im also 15! also thank you for commenting this, it really inspired me to just go for it!! :D

[@bonbonbunting2481]

i’m 15 and want to start but can’t afford lessons and am so scared to try but your comment helped me!

[@ocalimirosubso]

I’m 14, started at 12 with some experience from when I was a toddler. My mom says it’s too late to compete, I hope that’s not true :(

[@bijna8721]

I am 15 and I want to start too. But I don't know if this is a right decision. I'm so confused. I Wanna start before it's too late.

[@pam9709]

im 16 and i really want to start figure skating and i also want to compete but im afraid its too late:( also there's only one skating rink near where i live but its open only for like 2 months in the winter and its just for fun like to go with your friends..sorry for the rant lol

[@JessicaSToro]

I'm 26 and next friday will be my very first lesson, I've wanting this forever but couldn't afford it, now I have a brand new pair of skates and I am ready to learn

[@dputra]

I'm also 26 and just signed up for figure skating lesson last week. I have the same reason, I could only afford it now😁 hope the best for you!

[@JessicaSToro]

@@dputra I've been enjoying it soooo much, I dont have the time for practicing as much as I would love to but after 20 lessons and a practice a week by my own I can feel the progress, I'm in love with the ice

[@dputra]

@@JessicaSToro did you take lessons every week or more often? And do your coach also teach you off-ice?

[@JessicaSToro]

@@dputra I had lessons twice a week and i added another day a week on my own, after 20 lessons (was a deal @my rink) I stopped it because there's no off ice training due to covid but the prices aren't lower, they keep charging as much as for ice+off ice, so I didn't wanted to pay for something I'm not having, until off ice lessons are back I'm on my own once a week, watching as many videos as I can trying to deliver xD I miss lessons a lot cause they are really helpful, send me a mail if you want to chat a little

[@dputra]

@@JessicaSToro I'm pretty sure I wrote something earlier. Seems like youtube deleted my reply 🤔

[@elenatsurikova5584]

I am 43 and just started skating in February. I am doing a bunny hop, a waltz jump and learning to do other things :). I work 2 jobs, have 2 kids and train 3 times a week.

[@lizb8850]

So inspiring. Where do you get the time?

[@hellothere-mg4ej]

are u still figure skating now? if so, what have u accomplished in those 2 years? :)

[@elenatsurikova5584]

@@hellothere-mg4ej Unfortunately, I had to stop for a year because of my job and family commitments and it is SO SAD because it was my dream 😭

[@skateryogini]

Wow! You go girl!! Super motivating

[@madsskates]

It's definitely never too late to skate!! I started in November 2019 at 18 and it's honestly been the best decision I've ever made!! I'm landing doubles and my axel and am now competing which has been so much fun!! Skating is great for everyone - whether you want to compete or not it's such a rewarding sport and I've made so many amazing friends and memories through skating over the last year and a half :)

[@Diana-kk6qz]

What’s the difference between an axel and just doubles or something

[@ocalimirosubso]

@@Diana-kk6qz I saw a video of someone who used yuzuru as an example to teach the differences between jumps, i recommend you watch that

[@valeries247]

I'm 18 now and I really want to start too, amazing to hear your success 😍

[@nox3526]

Double is 2 rotations, triple is 3 rotations in the air etc

[@lillily1014]

@@Diana-kk6qzAn axel is the first just with more than one rotation (it has 1.5 rotations in the air. Double jumps have two rotations, and they’re like a continuation of you single jumps like toe loop, loop, salchow, flip and lutz (except with two rotations when you land your doubles).

[@figureskaterjc8888]

I’m 36 and recently started and I love it and I’ll be competing in my first competition in early June! So happy I’m not the only one starting late ❤️

[@wshelby83]

How did the competition go?

[@caspian8650]

This is SO motivating!! I'm 23 and just starting out but I'm so determined...I'm applying for a grad school in a place with more figure skating opportunities and hopefully the higher schooling will allow me to afford more time on the ice. It's super motivating to hear folks succeeding at every age. We got this!

[@blazingice2491]

hey you can do it!!! FIGHTINGGG!

[@ahtzirihernandez2859]

I have a question for you!! I am 22 and also applied to grad school. I have a job but I wanted to know how do you afford it and how does it fit with your schedule? I have not started lessons but I think I want to start

[@user-mn8fi4uu8y]

How's it going so far?

[@toni8671]

I’m 24 just restarting now! How’s it going for you ?

[@JoyceXiu]

Ohmy I relate. I am 24 now and I plan on going to law school but want to figure skate too. I'm actually scared that I won't have time to skate if ever I pursue law school :(

[@KellyeR1970]

I skated as kid and I'm back skating 7 days a week at 50...your definitely never too old . My daughter who has danced for 8 years now 14 is skating with me now too. There are competitions for all ages and most people skate because they love the sport its not always about competition either.

[@mariagabriela_bia]

I started as a teen in the 80s. Now, 43, I’m taking classes twice per week and after a month, started to make two feet spins! And… most important: I live in Brazil! Ice rinks here are extremely rare and ice skating is unusual sport here.

[@translationbank]

I am 20 and I found my losing soul two days ago. It's figure skating. I want to become like Yuzuru Hanyu and Yuna Kim. I commented here not to forget my dream and give up. Your video gives me a lot motivation. You are also a very good figure skater. And if possible, it would be so nice if you will become my personal coach one day. Maybe just a dream. Anyway I will never give up. I am trying and I believe I will become like my idols, standing in the middle of the rink, receiving love from crowds one day.

[@nanciee2844]

I BELIEVE IN YOU 💖

[@translationbank]

@@nanciee2844 Ahh...Thank you ❣️

[@sarahian4000]

Are we the same person ?lol I'm 20 and fell in love with figure skating few days ago by watching videos, especially with Yuzuru Hanyu and Yuna Kim (their technique, their artistry, everything...), so I'm thinking about starting as well. Anyway, rooting for you !

[@marijaa3145]

Oh my gosh I can't believe it. I'm 19 years old and in my town there are no ice rinks, so I'll have to wait till I turn 20, move to another city and be able to finally start with it. Your comment is super motivating to me, because I fell in love with figure skating after watching Yuzuru and I have a feeling that this is something I always kinda wanted to do, but never knew. I can't help but feel a bit regretfull for not discovering it sooner, but now I understand that it is never too late. I can't wait to start as well and I wish you best of luck and I'm sure, with your motivation, you'll be able to succeed and reach your goal💪

[@sudemars]

​@@marijaa3145 I think most of us became interested and passionate about this sport after watching Yuzuru. I have been following this sport since I was 15 years old. You can guess that my curiosity started with Yuzuru. I always said that one day I would be like Yuzuru, but unfortunately I couldn't start due to personal reasons. I'm 20 now and will start taking lessons in a few months. Never give up on your dreams, no matter how old you are.

[@URW1980]

I’m 41 and fell in love with skating 2yrs ago. I progressed really quickly (made it to UK Skate Star Silver level in 7months) but then COVID hit and the rink has been closed 9 out of the last 12 months. I often feel discouraged because people speak so negatively about age within the sport: oh she’s 18, she’s totally past it(!) Personally I’m determined to get to the highest level of skill that I can, but it is hard when people assume ‘it can’t be done’.

[@hcneyflower7665]

I'm in the UK too and just wanted to ask: if I can already do the skills for the lower levels, can I just do those tests or do I have to still get lessons to pass those levels?

[@URW1980]

@@hcneyflower7665 anything up to and including uk skate star gold is assessed by the instructors so you should be fine - they will assess your level and place you into the appropriate class. No need to do classes you don’t need!

[@hcneyflower7665]

@@URW1980 thank you:))

[@hcneyflower7665]

@@URW1980 also I wanted to ask how to go about finding a coach/instructor, like how/where do I find one?♡

[@URW1980]

@@hcneyflower7665 just ask at your rink and they should be able to give you a list. I considered starting with 1:1 lessons but I’m really glad I chose the classes as met other adult skaters of all ages and we have a good laugh together. I am now having additional 1:1 to hone my skills and will keep going with them after I finish the group levels.

[@AlisonWritesAndSkates]

I started skating in my 30’s and have my first competition coming up next month!

[@patpathk100]

I started the figure skating course when I was 38 years old (2015) and now I am preparing my freestyle 3 exam. Of course it is not easy, but figure skating is really my true love, my body was much firmed and flexible because of this exercise. Never say you are old, just try first, maybe you can handle it well!

[@katiavera2086]

I started taking lessons at 40 and have been skating for 13 years. I did skate recreationally from 11 to 13 but not very often. I competed for the first time at 48 and have done a competition or two every year since. What I like most about skating is that I practice with my 18 yo daughter who has skated on and off since she was 5 but started taking it seriously 2 years ago and since she learns a lot faster than I do, she helps me with things I have a hard time learning. Skating keeps me strong, flexible and busy!

[@Wanda9798]

This encourages me so much! I turned 23 last month and wanted to take up figure skating after watching the Winter Olympics, but keep thinking I’m too old.. but this makes me feel like I’d be able to do it and enjoy it, rather than feeing out of place all the time. Thank you! ❤️

[@NYLazyme]

Go for it, I love this sport regardless of the fact that I'm probably the oldest at my rink at 24 it's really fun and beautiful

[@melissasaenz6469]

I'm 26 and started skating 7 months ago. I'm finishing up adult 6 and just got an amazing coach. I also started taking adult ballet classes and have been working on my flexibility at home. Hoping to start testing soon and eventually compete!

[@Lady.Labyrinth]

Thank you so much for going over this. I started skating when I was 16 and only skated for a year. I didn't learn much and was super discouraged due to continue. I haven't skated since. I am 22, but i'm still trying to find the motivation to not be scared. These videos have helped me so much. I feel like you are the most authentic figure skater I've ever seen lol thank you for posting this video as well as your others :)

[@wanpenrakcheep1792]

I am very happy after watching your vid because I am 75 and just learning Skate with my private coach for 3 mon. and now I can gliding on ice with my coach support my hand, I've found how much I love running on ice, thank you so much for your heart support for old age peoples. Next year I will report you my progression.

[@ithinkboyz]

i’m super happy you found something you love🥰 stranger to stranger, i’m proud of you! ❤️

[@wanpenrakcheep1792]

@@ithinkboyz Thank you so much for your support.

[@sophiajang440]

I am 48 years old just start begging class this month. It is really fun to learning, I feel amazing I can do it with my age . Feels very good and young again

[@TropicalRedFlower]

I'm 33, just started taking artistic roller skating lessons, I'm ready to give it my all, I don't care much about the competitions just to enjoy it and praise the Lord with this beautiful art 🙌

[@boovoudoun2661]

Hello, I started 2 years ago at 49 and can almost do a crossover. But, you know, this virus thing, haven't skated much this last year. I wear elbow pads and hockey gloves and liked it so much I joined my local club and bought a pair of Don Jackson Freestyles

[@CZ-xo9kd]

I began skating at age 14 after giving up gymnastics due to my height. I got all the way up to axels and double salchows before I messed up my knee and needed surgery. I skated off and on in my 20’s before deciding to make one last charge to get my axel back by my 30th birthday. I did it! And then I stopped skating for the next 8 years. At 38 and with a 3 year old daughter now old enough to skate, I made my way back to the rink. I could barely skate forward out of wobbliness when I first got back on the ice and I was very out of shape. I wasn’t really sure where I would go with it. But fast forward six months, I’ve lost 15 pounds, I have all my single jumps back, they feel stronger and higher than I ever remember, and I’m actually thinking about an axel again. I am totally in love with the sport again! All I can think about is getting back to the rink. I have found a coach and have decided to start testing again on the adult testing track. I’m excited to see how far I can go! And yes, my daughter is loving it too! She tells me she loves skating with mommy and I absolutely love skating with her! 😍🤩⛸⛸

[@k8con]

I was a skater in middle school and high school and am now 29. After 15 yaears off ice, I am hoping to land my axel by age 30 as well!! This is so inspiring for me

[@jmburry]

I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT TO WORK WITH COACH MICHELLE AGAIN! Thank you for mentioning me in your video! it was having you on my side and motivating me to believe in myself when I didn't! I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am, @coachmichellehong !!!!!!

[@matchaeylle]

wow you are awesome!

[@callanc7854]

When you mentioned your sister starting kind of late then passing levels fast, it made me really happy ☺ the people at my rink say I'm very bright as well. I learned to skate when I was 10, 2 years ago, but my progression since then has been wonderful! ( I think I might have a good chance of going to the Olympics ) I go to the ice rink 2-3 times a week, and do lots of off ice training, which really helps!😂😂😂

[@merrildegroot7862]

Hi Michelle! Yay!! I'm 61, started in January and absolutely loving it.

[@AnaClaraCavalcante]

So cool!

[@simplehappiness65]

It is so inspiring. I will try then!

[@amandayoung2067]

This is so encouraging. I just started and I am 31. I have so much fun on the ice, but I get so insecure the second all these kids rush by me and start zooming across the ice, jumping and twirling, watched under their mom's hawkeyes. I don't necessarily want to compete, I just want the skills and master many of the movements. I miss working on choreos (I was a competitive equestrian vaulter age 5 - 21), I miss the physical movements of artistic expression and just having a bit more of a purpose other than Mom. I am having so much fun and the trainer is nothing short of amazing and supportive. But the insecurity creeps up faster than anything!

[@thefallendurus7593]

I'm 18 and this is my first time im ever going to step foot onto the ice. I alway craved to get a taste since I was 16, so this is my chance to finally learn. Build from the ground up!

[@cookiechocolatechip]

Yeah, when i am able to leave my house, i would love to start figure skating

[@amy.ilcsfm]

I'm 15 and have always loved ice skating. It's such a beautiful skill. I wasn't able to ice skate when I was younger because my family didn't have the money. I'm almost 16 and planning on getting a job, and with the money I make, I would pay for my own classes. I just wanna ice skate for fun, no Olympics or competitions. I just really hope I'll be able to. I've tried so many other skills (piano, karate, dance) but none of them worked out for me. Ice skating is one of the last desires that i have.

[@amy.ilcsfm]

@@Adara007 unfortunately I haven't. My family and I ran into some problems that prevented me from taking classes..at least anytime soon. It sucks but it is what it is :/

[@ithinkboyz]

i’m sorry to hear u encountered some issues, love. :( but dont give up, no matter the situation! even if you arent on ice, she mentioned how important off ice training is. i’m also in a similar situation and i’m 15 as well and have the same plan of working and paying myself, and i know things can get hard. dont get discouraged and keep working towards it ❤️

[@amy.ilcsfm]

@@ithinkboyz thank you darling :) your words definitely gave me encouragement. I hope you make it through your situation so you're able to skate. Sending love

[@L.A.M]

I am 18 years old. When I was around eight-nine, every winter at least twice per week I used to go to an ice rink that the government built for the Christmas holidays. I remember having a lot of fun there, but suddenly one year they decided to not put the ice rink. I knew about another around 30mn from my home, but I never get the chance to get there until this past Christmas. A friend, who is a professional skater (Velocity), asked me to go with her to the ice rink, I detinetely said "yes". After more than six years without ice skating, I felt incredible free when I got into the place. I almost busted into tears, since I missed it a lot. Now I am thinking about taking some lessons in September, when the ice skating school opens again. Ice skating has always been my "lost sport", I hope I can change that! With some luck I am able to combine horse riding with ice skating as I have always dreamed.

[@Jessicanijkl]

I began my skating journey in my late 20s, and I’m 34 now. My goal was to do a jump and a spin of some kind, and I NEVER would have thought that I would work on an axel or doubles. Skating has taken me to so many wonderful places, and I’ve made great friends doing it. I can’t imagine my life without skating. Thank you for highlighting this topic - your voice in the skating community is refreshing! ❤️

[@robbovius]

Hi, I'm 67 years old, I came back to ice skating in november of 2021, after a 37 year break (back then it was just recreational, noodling around in hockey skates). I had skateboarding and waterskiing experience prior. Bought my very first pair of good figure skates in march of 2022, and here I am 15 months later, and I can do all the fwd 3 turns, a waltz jump, fwd crossovers, and I'm having a screaming blast! I've met a great group of new friends, I skate 3 times a week, and in fact am heading to the rink in another 15 minutes! You are never to old to try new things. I will never test or compete, and don't care. I am having such a good time, I love the movement and fine motor control.

[@petsitter78]

The most important thing in skating is heart, heart and love for the sport. Today I went back to ice for the first time after 30 years. I didn't listen to the coach and skating to fast so ended in a painful fall. I got up, waited a few minutes, and went back to the ice :)

[@moonlightnake]

Nice video. And nice comment I am inline male adult figure skater andstarted 6 years ago and at the same time I am kali stick fighter. I recommend figure skating as the complement for martial arts everything is there footwork, balance, cardio, coordination when I was 29. In fact , I had a tendinitis so I was unable to run but I always did skate since my 20ties but never figure skated. Weirdly skating was the only sport did not make me feel the pain on my hamstring comparing with running .so I build my cardio through figure skating and I am starting doing my double axel now , my first double jump came up three years ago . So No never gave up. And I did not have any coach until 2 years ago . Just keep doing it for love

[@anjelabug32]

I'm 43 and starting skating lessons next week! I don't want to be an Olympian, I just want to have fun, and when is it ever too late for fun?

[@alexandrelima1623]

hello michelle, my name is Alexandre, I'm Brazilian, I skated for more than 12 years in my youth here in Brazil, I had incredible teachers, Eduardo and Chris, I decided to go back to skating after more than 20 years off, I found your videos and they are very explanatory, recovering the lost technique. now comes the best, today I'm 58 years old and training a lot with your videos. Thank you very much, a big kiss and hug from a distant friend.

[@viktoria1784]

This is incredibly motivating I started skating at 12 and I have not looked back, it was so hard to keep myself going knowing I was worse than everyone else. I knew this was my dream so I never gave up.

[@throughcolouredglasses9300]

I'm 23 and just had my first lesson last week :) it was incredibly fun and i want to keep doing it, but my knees are not doing well with the rotation so I'm looking for exercises to stabilize them

[@V2climb]

I started about 2 and a half years ago, and I'll be 50 next year. I was not a kid skater (except playing in winter on frozen ponds!), and found the rink by accident. I passed Gold moves this year and am working on Intermediate. I had NO idea about local rinks, or that adults could have lessons (or that coaches would even WANT to work with me). I didn't know about spins, jumps, lefties/righties, inside edges/outside edges (super confusing when I started 3-turns haha).....nada. I think it's great you covered adult ages; I thought it was only going to be about the kids' system (and I didn't know about their age restrictions and pressures, either). Great video with inspiring students!

[@amandakirk426]

I just had my first figure skating lesson at age 52. The difference between me & other skaters my age is that I want the exact same opportunities as if I started skating at age 4. I hate that the Olympians are all teenagers. I want to progress to Olympic level over the next 20+ years and get MY Olympic chance, just like the skaters who started at 4. I didn't skate as a kid because I have always been very stiff, no flexibility or natural athletic ability, and I was always the tallest kid. Top skaters are all short and flexible. I plan to develop the flexibility and show that taller skaters can do the same jumps.Even iIf it takes me 20 years of practice to achieve it, I want to be winning competitions with a quad axel, just like the 15-year-olds today. Of course, skating when you have adult responsibilities and a full-time job is much more difficult than the kids who have unlimited time and money, which isn't fair.

[@sleepyflower662]

I’ve been skating since the age of 3 just for fun and always wanted to start figure skating.I started 3 weeks ago and I progress so fast!I’m 18 years old and skating is my new passion!❤️⛸

[@LoveChrissiPoo]

I love this video! I am 34 and I start my first lesson in a week! 🎉 I have no experience and can’t say I have great balance but I am super excited! 😂

[@mintbloomroadto2004]

Oh my gosh thank you , this is so relieving that it makes me what to cry.

[@noorallawati5390]

28 and starting to skate regularly! Purpose is fun fitness, and i really want to do some cool figure skating moves for extra fun on the rink. 4 months later, after becoming a fan of Yuzuru , getting bored from just going in circles! I started Figure Skating lessons in February ^^ It has been awesome! best decision ever! waiting for my Edea overtures & Jw coronation ace blades to arrive

[@trade_design23]

I started skating (group lessons) around 2005, 46 y/o. male skater. Got to where I could get around the ice and feel very comfortable forward skating. Took some time off due to work schedule, then in 2010, 51 y/o. Took private lessons and inside of 6 months did my first ISI beta level competition. Skated for all of 2010 and work schedule again, did not get back on the ice until last month - 2023 at 64 y/o. I'm retired now. You are NEVER too old to try / learn something new or return to a past favorite activity. Within reason of course, but here and now we are simply going to ice skate.

[@catbothelen]

This is such a helpful video, thank you so much! I’m in my late 20s and have been skating for half a year. I’m as fit as I have ever been, and I’ve seen such an improvement in my mental fortitude! My mom constantly hears about how much fun I’m having on the ice and now she wants to do it too, but she’s approaching 70 so we are both worried about injuries. I’m so glad that you reassured us that it’s possible! Now I just need to find her the best protective gear I can + a good coach. She does strength training twice a week now, and I hope I can get her on the ice once she gains some muscle and bone density!

[@angelangelish1]

I've always loved figure skating, i'm 23 and i'm just starting my ice skating journey~ I love how skating on ice makes me feel somewhat like what i would think is flying, giving me a sense of freedom. I do envy my peers who are able to do comolicated moves but i am not discourage, someday i would want to be able to do what they are able to do or even greater!!

[@crglaesman]

That’s incredibly inspiring about your student who decided to jump the other way!! I’ve been trying to get my camel for 4 years and I’ve often thought about changing my spinning direction 🤔. I’m 50- started at 42 and always felt like I came home when I found figure skating ❤️. The adult skating community is so supportive and I never felt that it was too late to start .

[@kristenblakley6816]

30 here, ordered my skates today. It's never too late!

[@SimmerAbs8]

Been skating for 2 almost 3 years. I started skating when I was 16! I know I’m not the best for my age but I think I’m doing really well for how late I started. I’m starting to not care how old I am and my skills compared to other girls my age and just focus on have fun with skating 💕✨

[@ElliottsCreations]

I went ice skating once when I was in elementary school. Loved it. I’m 24 now, might just give it another try. This video was a sigh of relief. Thank you so much!

[@ZuzanaUlrich]

I skated as a child/student, it only was my free time hobby, I wasn't able to do more than a simpliest jump or simple spins. Now, at the age of 38, I'm coming back with a desire to learn much more in the future. I want to be able to teach my children as well. They have a few skating lessons with their schoolclass every year. That's why I came back and found out, how much joy it brings me now. I think, one big advance of adult skaters is a different mindset. You know, that you have time, you are more patient and you understand technical aspects of how your body should work, how this or that move should look like and should be done... This is way better when you are ani older, adult, skater. Thumbs up for all of us 👍

[@katescame1]

Im 40 turning 41 this april. I first step on ice january this year with the skate helper. Went to the rink 1hr per week, after 6 weeks i now can walk and glide slowly on ice. Im pretty happy.

[@Ariott13121]

Thank you so much for this! I am 28 and I'm 3-4 weeks into my figure skating journey and I love it. I've dreamed of becoming a figure skater as a kid and have only ice skated here and there growing up but my mom mostly signed me up for music and other sports (which I absolutely loved but never got to really try skating). I figured, what the hell, I'm almost 30 and waiting any longer won't make me feel any better about it so I decided I'm gonna do it. Put aside that voice in your head who says you're too old, cuz it's just wrong! I'm not a gifted skater but I know in time I may well be and will never know if I don't give it my all!

[@valeries247]

This motivates me so much! I'm 18 and recently got into figure skating. I fear I'm not flexible enough and won't be able to put in all the work, but I think I'll try to find a way to go for it! I want to already start getting more flexible at home. I'm finishing school soon, maybe when I go to university I can start, since I don't live near a city right now. I just hope I get it all managed with the finances, but this really made me worry less. Thank you! :)

[@l2gc53]

thank you for you video, i’m 15 and i always thought i was too old to start ice skating and develop a good level 🙌

[@LittleMissFenny]

totally agree with you! my oldest student by far was 65.. what a joy!

[@258thLT]

Im an adult skater who used to do competitive skating when I was a teenager (25+) years ago. I just bought my Jackson freestyle skates and went to a public session to break in my skates. Things were coming back to me :) I have a lesson with a coach to see what I need to relearn so I can compete in the fall.

[@whitney1260]

Wow- thank you for this video!! I related so much. I am 25 now and just getting back into skating and started skating originally when I was 10. Funny to think that when I was 10 I thought I was too old! Now at 25, I’ve really been working to go out of my comfort zone and pursue a sport I have always loved- and truly just for the fun of it!

[@SpitefulAZ]

I started skating 3 months ago (I'm 34) and I'm working on spins and jumps now.

[@puspitaoceani2907]

Thank you for answer my question on Instagram in this perfect video. I skate when 8 y.o just for 1 month and I back on ice 3 months ago on 29 years old. I can do backwards crossover, one foot glide, two foot spin, stroking. I have no enough money to get a lessons so I decided to learn from youtube especially from coach Michelle. It was hard but I will always find way to skate no matter what happen. Keep going!

[@Avrwn]

I’m 14 and I want to be a professional skater but I know I have started too late and even if I wanted to get to that I would need to train everyday to catch up with those who have been skating at young ages. I wanted to start about 2 years ago (12) but I’m just glad I can finally start :)

[@NYLazyme]

You can still go the show route if you wanna make it your profession it's definitely not too late for that

[@sh4kra]

39 hear, just got my first pair of skates... for now, I just know how to move forward from back 32 years ago. Looking forward to hit the rink (litterally)

[@coldservings]

I started 2 1/2 years ago at 58 working my way through the Learn to Skate USA "adult" progression.. Currently 60 and currently at "Adult 6". When I finish that, I plan to go on with "pre-free skate" and "free skate" as much as far as my body will take me. I had planned on my first competition earlier this year--a "Learn to Skate" centered one with an "Adult 5" routine--but a concussion from a minor auto accident (I'm OK now) prevented me from entering that one. Still, there will be others and I plan to be out there. I won't say that if I can do it, anyone can, but if I can do it a lot of people who think they can't could.

[@jasminerabelo_]

I started at 15 and I’m 17 now, I’m training for my axel jump now

[@rae9112]

I’m 14 and I just started going Ice skating today, but I can’t afford actual lessons so I’m teaching myself :) are you competing?

[@ratycircle2558]

@@rae9112 I’m 14 aswell! I’ve been doing professional lessons and I’ve now moved up to basic 3! There are a lot of good KZbinrs who post skating tutorials:D

[@rae9112]

@@ratycircle2558 how do you afford those? x) that’s really cool though! I’ll look at more videos

[@GwyndOwO]

I learned a double axel and it took me around 4 months, ive just git my skates at age 14 :) If sum1 weirdo like me can do it, you can as well

[@lyawne]

Thanks for the inspiration! I'm 14 right now and now I finally believe I can make it!

[@hcneyflower7665]

omg I'm 14 too and I rollerskate but I'm trying to transition to ice skates

[@dreamlandhawaii1]

Hi Michelle, Love this video of yours. It is never too late to start skating 'So True'. I started at 42 & I have been skating on and off for twenty years and I'm always coming back. Now I am 65 years old and I have been steady for three years. I tested for Pre bronze Move in the Field in November 2019 and I want to keep going. I am working on Bronze Move in the Field Spins are my strongest but lost my single jumps since the pandemic but I am back and working really hard to correct my bad habits. Right now I am taking private lessons every other weeks because it can be costly. Skating is my passion. Thank you Michelle for encouraging people of any age. You are awesome‼️ Thank You for all you doing for us skaters. 😍 Lise ⛸ 🎼 🦋

[@lizb8850]

Ok coach, you’ve inspired me. I started Skatting a little bit in 2013 and stopped. I was supposed to start asking class today but that went side ways but I do have a will and will get back to it!

[@prp134]

I’ve always wanted to try figure skating since I was little. I was obsessed with Kristi Yamaguchi I did a report on her in middle school. But unfortunately, being a first generation immigrant, my parents had little money for extra curricular activities. It’s always been at the back of my head but I always thought watching all those teens that it was waaaaaayyy to late for me to even start. It will be something I will definitely look into in my city. Crazy thing, I’ve lived near an ice skating ring that’s literally walking distance from my house.

[@Reira_Newgate]

I am now 29 and I started 1 1/2 years ago - it's sooo much fun and I can't believe that I once had these "I am probably too old" insecurities!! I hope I can compete one day ❤

[@Bodtaib]

Our group especially complected with a 30+..45+...60+...We are best figure scaters ever! Going to teach levels now! 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@Hannahpauley7010]

This resonated with me so much. I first got on the ice at age 13 learned basic skills was dedicated until singles/doubles then I decided at the age of 16 to move on without lessons I always public skated but I haven’t taken lessons since 16 that was 13 years ago and at the ripe age of 29 I am starting my figure skating journey over again ☺️ I’ve dreamt for years about just feeling free on the ice again and seeing this makes me believe I can improve and achieve my goals 🥰

[@thememetruck6740]

Wow! You got to doubles? That’s amazing! If you don’t mind me asking, how long did it take you to get there? What type of training did you do?

[@RaviKumar-pp3pr]

you are very beautiful ❤

[@tallcabbagegirl]

I'm starting at 24! But what prevented me sooner was my height, a coach I had as a kid shut me down & told my parents basically that I couldn't ever do competitive anything in the field for being so tall 💀 So my mom pulled me early & I never got the chance to even though I was there ):

[@user-mj6qr2ky9d]

How is it going??

[@Soskani]

So my goal is to qualify for the Grand Prix for figure skating one time but I’m 15 and just started figure skating but I have the will to achieve this goal and I’m trying so hard to always motivate myself and train hard but I get depressed really quickly because I think I can’t achieve it because I’m too old but this video motivated me to train and fight for my goal and don’t ever let people make me down because I will achieve my goal one day and I will do everything I can.

[@Quit3Cut3]

I skated for about 2 years when I was 10. Gave it up because it was expensive and my family was on a budget. Started again at 19, didn’t work well with my work schedule. I’m 33 and really interested in starting up again and being more serious about it. I forgot how much I love it!

[@motherdreamy.3489]

You literally would not believe how much this helps..thank you so much Michelle ❤️💕

[@TeresaMathieu]

Just signed up for Adult 1 today! Thank you for this video!

[@rwandawonka2701]

Im 15 and i really really really love figure skating but i always thought its already late i was pretty sad but this gives me hope

[@chiyooshiro5450]

I’m 15, I used to skate when I was young, but due to being autistic (Asperger’s) I had a hard time and quit. Thats probably my biggest regret. I wanted to get back in to skating because my girlfriend had also skated since she was young and inspired me; thank you for confirming that it is possible for me to get back into it :)

[@ash-dk5mt]

i’m 16 and will be starting ice skating again. I started at 8 and got to level 4 but quite after covid. Glad to be back again

[@funtimeLJ6789]

When I was 13, I’m 16 about to turn 17, I wanted to try figure skating cause I thought it’d be so fun. I searched up a lot about the sport and saw that 12 was a sort of cut off and some things were a little expensive for my family. So I dropped that hope. I still wanted to do that in the back of my mind so I started doing flexibility stretches and practice jumping and landing on one foot. Currently, though I started taking lessons for the basics of ice skating, pretty much learning how to skate. It’s been really fun and I hope I pass my test tomorrow and I get to continue and learn.

[@kyls3173]

Thanks for the motivation🥰

[@life-wz8jk]

Honestly, watching yuri on ice made me look back at my skating dreams I had before. So now I'm here

[@dalegardner9038]

Thanks for this inspiring video! I really needed this today as I didn't have a good skate today. I am 55, spent my youth roller skating, but started ice in my early 30s, then quit skating for 15 years or so, and started back this past Feb. I can do a waltz jump, toe loop (sometimes), 1/2 flip, and learning salchow (scary as heck). Working on pre-bronze and bronze MITF test. I highly advise anyone to wear protective gear. I feel like the Michelin Man out there as I wear so many pads, and I wear an Ice Halo on my head (I look dorky). I really enjoy skating and have met some wonderful people (young and old) with this sport. Thanks for your cheerful video!

[@brookeelayna7217]

I'm 36, started learning to skate thinking I was going to play hockey....but I've slowly fallen in love with figure skating and am going to start pursuing that instead of playing hockey! I don't feel old (yet)and if I can handle skateboarding at my age, still, I got this. lol

[@kennyhogg5820]

I hadn't skated for about twenty years. Decided to go back at 57. Before I was very comfortable going forwards and could go backwards but not super great. Just could go it well enough. That was it. Then in March (8 month ago) went back. Basically starting over but not totally. I still remember to a degree how to maneuver my feet to get around. It was kind of a struggle the first five months, but going three times a week really paid off. I figured out one foot plow stops. Basic forward crossover going counterclockwise, now atempting it the other direction. Got the one foot glide down fairly well. And improved my feel for going backwards. I've decided to get my own skates (rentals are rather unreliable though I found a pair they have that works well for me for the time being, that I get there early so as to make sure they aren't taken). Anyway. All that to say you can start later in life, it's totally doable barring any major health issues. Just don't expect to get results from going just a few times. Keep going. At times I did feel like it wasn't going to come (feeling fully comfortable on skates again) but my persistence paid off. I have no aspirations to do jumps or spins. Just do basics like transitions, crossovers, etc. If you have decent time to practice each week, get your own skates, and even take lessons, I say go for it. Nice way to just do something physical and clear your mind. And I'm even kind of a wuss. Doing new things makes me nervous, but with practice I get past it. Again just don't expect to be super at ease until you get some hours under your belt.

[@Kdj-UK]

Hello thank you for help me at the ring last week

[@hina_latte6056]

I really want to do it but I’m afraid to tell my parents what I want to do because I don’t know what I want to do yet I’m going to ask my mom today thanks to you I gave more hope and Courage

[@RedandBlackS10]

Its never to late to have fun, make friends and stay in shape!!! 😊😊😊

[@zofiavonhotzka3124]

I learned to skate forwards (and only that, mind you) at age 12, in my aun'ts hand-me-down skates that were probably thrice my age. I didn't reconnect with the sport until I was 29, and started attending group sessions at 30. Aside from improved physical fitness, great sense of balance and muscle gain, skating has taught me patience, humility, discipline and that everyone makes progress at their own pace and in their own time. I don't really plan on competing anytime soon but that rush of dopamine when you get a step sequence or a jump just right? Few things compare to that

[@cecning]

I am 21, but I really hope to start ice skating next year! I love watching ice skating and have always wanted to be as graceful as those I see!

[@GabrielaDey]

I just turned 30 and my dream as a child was to be a figure skater. Im currently looking into classes and go for it, even if just for a hobby

[@crystaljones5357]

I am 38 and have always wanted to skate, this is so inspiring!

[@kawourytucker5872]

I'm really glad to hear this! I'm 15 years old but I live on Brasil, so don't have a ice rink here so I need to go to another country for this, and I think that I was to old for this. Thank you!

[@ueno2928]

I started st 14, 2 Months ago and I can say this really motivated me to keep up even though my friends all started at the age of 6,5,7

[@linatwoones]

This is really cool! I don’t think my main passions lie in skating, but I’d love some lessons. The few times I’ve skated have felt scary, but so freeing and fun. Unfortunately the only Olympic sized skating rink in my country shut down a few months ago. There’s still another one but it’s smaller. I hope all the skaters that used the old rink are still able to pursue their passions. Kinda sucks but that’s just how it is living in the tropics ig. Here’s to hoping they open a new rink at some point!

[@gios166]

im 15 and i always feel bad because i discontinued skating when i was little (3-7) and then started up this year. its really freeing and comforting to be on ice. i really wish to be good enough but i really just enjoy the ice as well. this video is really nice, thanks!