Why are figure skaters so lean?
                                
                                
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                                The average elite female figure skater is about 5'3" and 108 pounds, a physique meticulously shaped by the demands of the sport. So, why are figure skaters so lean, and what combination of factors contributes to their compact, powerful frames?