In-Season Training Do’s and Don’ts – Weight Training   Weight training…everyones favorite topic! It’s considered one of the most important and sought after training techniques out there, and for good reason, you need to be strong to be an elite hockey player! But how you program your weight training will dictate wether you get the…

Athletes often ask, “How can I get bigger or stronger?” or “How can I be more explosive?” For those with a deeper understanding, the question may be, “Can I change my muscle fibers?” The truth is that this topic is complex and widely debated. The number of muscle fibers we have is genetically determined at…

3  quick start tips  to losing body fat quickly: Small habits are the difference of a lean and not so lean body fat composition. By adding 3 simple habits can make a difference in less than 3 weeks. Start with one and depending on how experienced you may be, add the others. Body fat Tip…

Don’t Admire Your Work Until The Job is Done In boxing, and in life, it’s crucial that you don’t sit back and admire your work before the job is finished. When you’ve done something good, like landing a clean combination or putting your opponent on the brink of folding, the last thing you want to do…

Weight transfer is a key aspect of how we move, whether it’s during routine daily tasks or activities that can be a little more physically demanding. Weight transfer involves shifting your body’s load from one position to another in an efficient, balanced and controlled manner. It happens every time you take a step, lift something…

In-Season Training Do’s and Don’ts – Conditioning   Conditioning is a common word that gets throw around in the training world a ton! As it’s a great aspect of an elite hockey training program, there is a time and place as well as how are important things to consider when programming conditioning properly! What is…

Have you ever returned to the gym after taking a few weeks off, only to struggle lifting weights you could easily handle before? This is often due to muscle atrophy—when you lose muscle mass and strength from not working out for as little as two weeks. Whether you’re injured or recovering, the road back to…

Consistency and Commitment to Training: Training is a continued process of adjusting, progressing, staying on path, patience, then possibly adapting and pivoting. No road for training is the same. The daily obstacles of life, for any age group, kicks in. Work, sickness, injury, personal goals and ability to prioritize. It all comes back to Consistency.…

Don’t Run Out of Gas, There’s No Gas Station Here! Introduction: A Shift in Focus In our last article, we discussed how weight broke the wagon. This week, we’re shifting gears with another quote from my grandfather: “Don’t run out of gas, there’s no gas station here!” A Lesson from My Grandfather Whenever I’d start…

Active recovery is one of those things we often hear about but aren’t quite sure how to implement. It’s the idea of staying active on days you’re not pushing yourself, giving your body a chance to heal and recover without total rest. But how do we know if we’re doing it right? Many people worry…

Top In-Season Hockey Mobility Exercises Last weeks article was all about weight transfer development and how to apply it to the ice! This week we’re breaking down our top In-season hockey mobility exercises for the hips, ankles, shoulders, as well as full body integrations to really maximize your hockey potential! Hip Mobility Every hockey player…

When thinking about fitness and sports performance, most people picture a barbell and the exercises associated with it. Others may think of dumbbells or even bodyweight exercises. However, did you know that resistance bands and kettlebells can be highly effective tools for your workouts, too? Resistance Bands Resistance bands are a great addition to your…