Our methods

Balanced Skaters is built on a simple idea: how you train off the ice should directly support how you move on the ice.

We draw from disciplines such as gymnastics, dance, Pilates, contortion, and Functional Range Conditioning, and organize them into a system specifically designed for figure skaters. Rather than applying general fitness concepts, we focus on the movement patterns, coordination, and physical demands that skating actually requires.

As former competitive skaters and professional performers, we have experienced the common challenges of the sport — overuse injuries, inefficient technique, and imbalances that limit progress. Over time, we came to understand that many of these issues are not inevitable. They are often the result of how training is approached.

Balanced Skaters was originally created to support coaches and their athletes off the ice. As the platform grew, it became clear that adult skaters needed the same level of structure and support. The result is a training system designed specifically for how adults learn, adapt, and sustain their practice over time.

Our approach develops mobility, strength, and coordination together. By improving how the body is organized and how movement is learned, skaters are able to build technique that feels more efficient, supported, and sustainable.

Our training system

Our signature 12 week programs provide a structured approach to building strength and mobility. Classes are repeated over several weeks to allow patterns to develop, while gradually increasing in challenge to support progression without overload.

This structure allows you to build consistency, develop movement quality, and track progress in a way that supports long term improvement. Alternating between strength and mobility helps manage fatigue, while repetition reinforces the patterns that transfer directly to skating.

At the same time, the system remains flexible. You can follow the full program or choose shorter sessions, individual classes, or targeted tutorials depending on your schedule and needs.

What we train

Our training is organized into five key areas that support skating:

Strength
Build integrated movement patterns that support power, stability, and control.

Mobility
Develop flexibility with strength and control at end range.

Balance
Train positions and shapes that directly translate to on ice skills.

Plyometrics
Learn to generate and absorb force for more efficient jumping.

Rotations
Break down jumping technique into progressive, learnable steps.