I could never focus on my upper body as a skater, so I'm enjoying having symmetrical upper and lower body muscle.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating.
And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.
I have great artistry, I can spin well, I have good footwork, and I can jump. I can do the quad jump, and I've done it multiple times in competition. It's definitely a jump that I have in my arsenal. I like to think of myself as the complete skater.
I'm more proud of my upper body. Let's just say I'm a typical female in that way.
I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.
I was always active as a kid. I was a professional figure skater for many years and I was a dancer, so it's just been part of my life, and I think that creates a certain body type.
I do like all different kinds of sports and stuff. I've taken up gymnastics and slacklining - you know, tightroping, basically.
I'm not just a normal guy. I'm a gymnast.
The whole vanity aspect of building up different muscles - I have no interest.
I ski very aggressively, and the angles that I create with my body are similar to some of the male racers.