WELCOME TO OLIO FITNESS
Train Off the Ice
Transform on the Ice
Personalized off-ice training the develops the physical qualities
for better skating and stronger performance.
Built for figure skaters, by a figure skater
WELCOME TO OLIO FITNESS
Train Off
the Ice
Transform on the Ice
Personalized off-ice training the develops the physical qualities for better skating and stronger performance.
Built for figure skaters, by a figure skater
MEET YOUR COACH
Hi, I'm Ethan!
I’ve spent over 30 years in figure skating as a competitor and over 20 years coaching on and off the ice.
I help skaters build the strength, balance, and alignment their body needs to actually support what they’re trying to do on the ice.
A lot of skaters work incredibly hard… but if your body isn’t moving well, progress can feel inconsistent and frustrating.
I don’t teach on-ice technique — your coach handles that.
I focus on building the strength your body needs so that technique actually works.
That’s where I come in.
I design skating-specific off-ice training to help you move better, feel stronger, and perform with more confidence.
When your body supports your technique, everything on the ice becomes easier — and a lot more fun.
If you want to feel stronger, skate better, and enjoy the process more, you’re in the right place.
Ready to start improving your skating?
MEET YOUR COACH
Hi, I'm Ethan!
I’ve spent over 30 years in figure skating as a competitor and over 20 years coaching on and off the ice.
I help skaters build the strength, balance, and alignment their body needs to actually support what they’re trying to do on the ice.
A lot of skaters work incredibly hard… but if your body isn’t moving well, progress can feel inconsistent and frustrating.
I don’t teach on-ice technique — your coach handles that.
I focus on building the strength your body needs so that technique actually works.
That’s where I come in.
I design skating-specific off-ice training to help you move better, feel stronger, and perform with more confidence.
When your body supports your technique, everything on the ice becomes easier — and a lot more fun.
If you want to feel stronger, skate better, and enjoy the process more, you’re in the right place.
Ready to start improving your skating?
Start With a Skating-Specific Assessment
How It Works
01
Book Your Free Assessment
Fill out a short questionnaire and schedule your Zoom session so I can understand your skating goals and what you want to improve.
02
Movement & Skater Analysis
Then we’ll meet on zoom and go through a series of foundational and skating-specific movements to better understand how your body is currently supporting your skating
03
Personalized Program
You receive a customized off-ice training plan built for your body and your skating goals, so you know exactly what to focus on and how to improve.
04
Train & Feel the Difference
As your strength, balance, and alignment improve over time, your skating becomes more stable, controlled, and consistently reliable in performance.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Train Off the Ice.
Transform On the Ice.
Choose the level of support that fits how you like to train.
Foundation Program
$79.99/month
Best for most skaters
A simple, personalized off-ice program designed to help you get stronger and skate better.
3 workouts per week, updated bi-weekly
Exercise videos and clear structure
Progress tracking and adjustments
Best for:
Skaters who want a clear plan and consistent progress.
Zoom Coaching Program
$179.99/month
Live coaching and accountability
Work one-on-one with Ethan through weekly Zoom sessions focused on movement quality, exercise technique, and athletic development.
Four 30-minute Zoom coaching sessions per month
Real-time exercise instruction and feedback
Questions answered and progress discussed
Accountability and support
Best for:
Skaters who benefit from live coaching and regular feedback.
Performance Development Program
$279.99/month
Our most comprehensive coaching experience
Everything included in the Foundation Program, plus:
Four 30-minute Zoom coaching sessions per month
Real-time coaching, exercise instruction, and movement feedback
Ongoing accountability and personalized guidance
A collaborative approach designed to support continued growth and long-term athletic development
Best for:
Skaters looking for personalized programming, live coaching, and the highest level of support and accountability.
Why off-ice matters?
Great technique only works when your body can support it.
Most skaters work incredibly hard.
You take lessons, practice consistently, and try to apply every correction — but progress still feels inconsistent.
Jumps come and go.
Landings feel unreliable.
Spins won’t center.
One side always feels a little off
That’s not a lack of effort.
And in many cases, it’s not a technique problem.
It’s a physical support problem.
Figure skating demands strength, balance, control, and alignment — especially on one leg, under speed, and under pressure.
If your body isn’t trained for that off the ice, your skating eventually hits a ceiling.
This isn’t about replacing your coach or changing your technique.
It’s about helping your body support what you’re already working on.
When that happens, skating starts to feel different:
Takeoffs feel more confident
Landings feel more controlled
Rotation feels easier
Edges feel more stable
and you step onto the ice with more confidence
Not because you’re trying harder —
but because your body is finally working with your skating instead of against it.
That’s why off-ice training matters.
Built on Decades of Experience
30+
Years in figure skating
20+
Years coaching on & off the ice
6x
U. S. National Medalist
Pro
Blades of Glory and TV Finalist
Ethan Burgess has spent over 30 years in figure skating as a competitor and over 20 years coaching on and off the ice.
As a six-time national medalist in pairs, he understands the sport from the inside out — not just the technique,
but what it actually takes physically to perform consistently.
His experience also includes work as the primary skating double in the Hollywood movie "Blades of Glory " and a finalist on the ABC television show " Skating with the Stars” — further shaping his understanding of performance at a high level.
Like many skaters, Ethan experienced the frustration of working harder, taking more lessons, and repeating elements… without consistent progress.
The breakthrough didn’t come from more ice time.
It came from off-ice training that actually matched the demands of figure skating.
That insight is the foundation of his work today. Ethan designs skating-specific off-ice programs that help your body support what you’re trying to do on the ice — improving strength, balance, alignment, and control where it matters most.
This isn’t about changing your technique. It’s about giving your body the ability to execute it more consistently and with more confidence.
Over the last 20+ years, he has helped skaters move better, feel stronger, and finally experience the connection between off-ice training and on-ice performance.
At its core, his work is simple: helping you build a body that actually supports the skating you love.
Built on Decades
of Experience
30+
Years in Figure Skating
20+
Years coaching on & off the ice
6x
U.S. National Medalist
Pro
Blades of Glory and TV Finalist
Ethan Burgess has spent over 30 years in figure skating as a competitor and over 20 years coaching on and off the ice.
As a six-time national medalist in pairs, he understands the sport from the inside out — not just the technique,
but what it actually takes physically to perform consistently.
His experience also includes work as the primary skating double in the Hollywood movie "Blades of Glory " and a finalist on the ABC television show " Skating with the Stars” — further shaping his understanding of performance at a high level.
Like many skaters, Ethan experienced the frustration of working harder, taking more lessons, and repeating elements… without consistent progress.
The breakthrough didn’t come from more ice time.
It came from off-ice training that actually matched the demands of figure skating.
That insight is the foundation of his work today. Ethan designs skating-specific off-ice programs that help your body support what you’re trying to do on the ice — improving strength, balance, alignment, and control where it matters most.
This isn’t about changing your technique. It’s about giving your body the ability to execute it more consistently and with more confidence.
Over the last 20+ years, he has helped skaters move better, feel stronger, and finally experience the connection between off-ice training and on-ice performance.
At its core, his work is simple: helping you build a body that actually supports the skating you love.
Ready to Become a
Stronger Skater?
If you want to feel stronger, more confident, and more capable every time you step on the ice — let's talk.
