Short on time? This one-minute guide breaks down the fundamentals of skating on ice and stopping safely. A quick, practical intro that works across hockey and figure skating basics—perfect for beginners or quick refreshers.

Every four years, many of us settle in for hours of Olympic figure skating—team events, ice dance, pairs, women’s, and men’s. It’s beautiful, dramatic, and sometimes baffling. What’s an Axel versus a Lutz?

Everything you need to know on how to tune into one of the most popular sports on ice.