Curated off-ice training resources for figure skaters — aggregated and summarized from creators across the web.
Off-ice conditioning coach ("DK8 Performance Master") posting training videos for figure skaters — strength and conditioning work using treadmill and equipment drills. Runs international training camps (Indonesia, Malaysia) and online classes, with clients in 15+ countries. Tagline: "Beyond Ice. Beyond Limits."
Founded in 1996 by Kat Arbour — PhD in biomechanics, physical therapist, and CSCS, former chair of U.S. Figure Skating's Sports Science and Medicine Committee. Off-ice programs for all levels with published research behind jump take-off and landing loading. One of the most credentialed voices in off-ice skating training.
Skating-specific strength, flexibility, and injury-prevention programs by physical therapist Lauren Downes, used in over 50 countries. Level-specific video programs from youth development to advanced competitive, plus a dynamic warmup series.
Flexibility, Pilates, and strength-and-conditioning content for figure skaters, offered both online and in person.
Off-ice training routines pitched at skaters of all levels, with an emphasis on balance work.
Online skating academy posting off-ice training reels, including jump-focused drills and general conditioning content.
Walks through off-ice drills for all six jumps (toe loop, salchow, loop, flip, lutz, axel), focused on entry setup and fixing common rotation mistakes without needing ice. Good for isolating jump mechanics, but off-ice reps should stay at low intensity — full-force off-ice landings on hard ground load the knees and ankles very differently than a bladed landing that glides out the impact. Land softly, bent knees, on a cushioned or sprung surface if possible, and stop at the first sign of joint pain. Published research also flags that ankle sprains occur more often in off-ice training than on-ice, likely because skate boots keep the ankle stiff and immobilized so much that it is comparatively weak and underprepared for unsupported landings — an ankle warmup/mobility routine before jump drills is worth doing.
Breaks down landing position off-ice: checking hip alignment, free-leg placement, and upper-body control after rotation. Useful for grooving landing form at low impact before taking it to the ice. As with any off-ice jump/landing drill, the absence of a glide-out on hard ground means more shock goes straight into the knee and ankle — this is best used for position and control work, not for repeatedly practicing full-height jump landings. Ankle sprains are reported more often in off-ice training than on-ice (skate boots leave the ankle weak and stiff), so prioritize a stable, non-slip surface and don't skip ankle warmup.
Introduces the off-ice spinner device for practicing spin positions (upright, sit, camel) without needing the ice, aimed at beginners. Spinners are generally lower-risk than off-ice jump drills since there's no landing impact, but the device sits on a rotating platform, so a clear fall zone, a non-slip surface underneath, and something stable nearby to hold onto while learning balance are worth having before starting.
Classical ballet training built specifically for skaters, not a generic dance class — created by Annette Thomas, a dance teacher/choreographer since 1970 who has worked with figure skaters since 1998 and published books on ballet and alignment for skaters. Ballet's repeated, controlled ankle work (plies, releves, turnout stability) is a well-matched complement to skating: boots keep the ankle rigid for hours a day, and this kind of low-impact, high-repetition ankle and alignment training is a genuine countermeasure, not just a nice-to-have artistry add-on. See the injury-risk page for the research behind this.