Cherry Hill sports performance

How To Never Get Knocked Off The Puck Again Part 1 This is a huge topic in every hockey players mind! How can I get stronger on the puck and not get pushed around. Increase strength is an obvious answer but how and what kind of strength is actually needed? That’s what we’re going to…

In-Season Training Do’s and Don’ts – Mobility Mobility can mean something different to everyone, that’s why it’s one of the most misunderstood and underutilized techniques in all of training! Many associate mobility with typical stretches, stretching can be a part of an elite hockey mobility plan but there are many more factors that are needed…

Do you ever find yourself highly motivated to work out, go for a run, or hop on a bike, only to have days when you’d rather just lay down and shut out the world? As a trainer who works with athletes, I understand how challenging it can be to stay consistently motivated for every workout.…

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…

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.…

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…

Pre-Game and Pre-Workout- Performance coach tips Many of the athletes we work with ask how to properly prepare for a game, competition, or workout. A pre-workout mix, energy drink, or banana is mentioned as a great pre game start. Whether any of those options are good choices, let’s discuss three things that will help prepare…