Entries by Training Aspects

How Training Builds Confidence on the Ice

How Training Builds Confidence on the Ice ? Confidence can seem like it comes out of nowhere sometimes, but it’s usually a combination of proper preparation and putting in the work!  Getting stronger physically can obviously have huge effect but also mentally how a player perceives himself can sometimes be the biggest thing holding them […]

Flexibility vs. Mobility…Which is Better for Hockey Performance?

Flexibility vs. Mobility…Which is Better for Hockey Performance? ? Flexibility and mobility, what’s the difference? These two words have very similar meanings, so determining which means what can get a little confusing. We’ll break it down for you! We’ll go over what each means in training terms, the difference between the two and how to […]

Beware! Some Fitness Facts Could Be Myths!

Top 5 Exercise Myths Everyone Should Know About!     Exercise Myth #1 -You burn more fat exercising at a lower intensity This is a tricky one because science technically says this is true. Lower intensity or “steady state” exercise does primarily use fat stores for energy, whereas high intensity exercise primarily uses carbohydrate stores […]

Avocados and Tomatoes, The Perfect Match? Personal Trainer Answers

Personal Trainer Quick Tip Are Avocados the Key to Boosting Lycopene Absorption?     Lycopene is a type of carotenoid, an organic pigment that is found in tomatoes and gives them their red color. These organic pigments are also found in fruits such as guava, watermelon, and grapefruit.   Dietary fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated […]

Where Did Treadmills Originate? Personal Trainer Explains!

Personal Trainer Fun Fact Did You Know, Treadmills Were Originally Used for Prison Labor Have you ever felt like running on a treadmill was torture, well that’s essentially what it was used for in early prisons. In 1818, an English civil engineer named Sir William Cubitt invented the first treadmill, and named it the “tread-wheel,” although […]