I created the supplemental off-ice program with an intention to solve the problem of incompetent and sporadic efforts in off-ice training. The majority of coaches, often underestimating the importance of supplemental off-ice training, focus solely on skating, giving little attention or omitting dry-land training altogether. Those few who practice off-ice training, often use generic strength and conditioning exercises that hardly engage skating-specific muscle groups required for spins, jumps, and footwork.
As a result, skaters end up doing off-ice training on their own and attempt difficult elements without much guidance. That leads to dispersed efforts which at best improve their overall physical shape, but do very little for the improvement of the technique and execution of fundamental skating elements.
Figure skating puts significant strength and flexibility demands on the body. Although, at lower levels of skating, off-ice training might seem insignificant, it must always accompany any on-ice progression. Ambitious skaters looking to land beautiful multi-rotational jumps, hold difficult spin positions, and shine with swift footwork, ought to begin serious supplemental off-ice training to accelerate their overall progress.
“But I’m in good shape”, you might say! That’s great! But can you do a one-legged squat in a weird position and hold it while spinning? Or jump rope with one leg wrapped around the other imitating the jump position? Or hold your spiral for 30 seconds without shaking? Do you wobble on your spins or jumps?
My off-ice training programs stimulate skating-specific muscle groups and closely resemble skating movements helping you improve specific elements. I usually break down difficult elements into smaller pieces and work on each one individually to avoid building bad habits. My skaters usually show improvement with the very next skating session.
It’s a great way to not only build strength and conditioning, but to drill and improve your skating when the ice rink is unavailable.
A convenient and flexible schedule allows you to train virtually anywhere (house, apartment, garage, gym, ice-rink, park)
Online live-streaming group classes for youth and adults are designed to improve skaters' individual abilities while offering a stimulating environment. Groups are based on age, level, and area of training.
Online individual one-on-one training is designed to cater to the skater's individual abilities and characteristics
A training designed around the speed and force of different movements to build muscle power for jumps, spins, footwork, and skating
A dry-land training with the use of skating equipment and accessories designed to target skating-specific muscles while simulating ice-like environment
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