Hockey Performance

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.…

3 Great Exercises to Increase Shot Power Bench presses, squats, and Olympic lifts are all popular exercises in the training world for increasing strength and power. Depending on the program and the goals of the individual, they can be very helpful. The important part of pursuing a goal is establishing a solid foundation and direction…

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…

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…

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…

Top Hockey In-Season Weight Transfer Exercises Hockey is all about weight transfer! The ability to shift your weight in all planes of motion effortlessly is what makes a hockey player truly elite! Here are our go to exercises to continue to master your weight transfer all season long! Single Leg Getups One of the best…

For the general population, many of us spend hours sitting, driving, or lifting objects overhead, but rarely do we focus on training our ankles. When was the last time you did calf raises or even thought about them? Tight hips may be a result of your ankle not being able to bend over your toes,…

Top Hockey In-Season Strength Maintenance Exercises In last weeks article we focused on the overall idea of how to make your hockey In-Season workouts elite, this included strength maintenance, weight transfer, and mobility for injury prevention. This week’s article will focus on our top exercises for strength maintenance during the season! Now these exercises would…