Get Down!   An ice skater will often hunch over or crouch down when skating fast or maneuvering. By doing this they are doing two main things: making themselves more aerodynamic and also shifting their center of gravity downwards. The increase in aerodynamics comes from the reduction of surface area on the skater when they get down. This will decrease the amount of overall drag on them, making it easier to accelerate and hold at consistent higher speeds. The shifting down of the center of gravity helps keeps the skater's balance. This will let them make sharper turns, keep their balance and shift their momentum more accurately.		Source: https://www.danielyeow.com/2011/difference-between-ice-and-inline/
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