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Best Upper Body Strength and Endurance Workout for Hockey Players The goal of this workout is fatigue the muscle through a heavy set (6-8 reps), then drop the weight for a speed set (15 reps), and finish the muscle off with a bodyweight exercise to full fatigue. Doing this will not only greatly improve strength…

The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: Understanding 16, 20 & 32-Hour Fasts Intermittent fasting (IF) is more than a weight-loss strategy, it’s a powerful way to improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your relationship with hunger. Different fasting lengths trigger different physiological effects, so understanding them helps you choose the right tool for your goals.…

The Real Way Men Build a Vision for Their Lives: Small habits that fit in the lifestyle you desire. Most men want more out of life,  more energy, more strength, better health, better focus, better performance, better confidence. But here’s the truth no one likes to admit: You don’t create a better future by setting…

Top Hockey In-Season Conditioning Workout In season-off day body movement activation workout. Strengthen your movement efficiency through these 4 exercises. **If you cant complete full range of motion though these exercises, slow it down and work on that first, before reinforcing poor movement habits.** 1. Split jumps– focus on the hips completing the range of…

Top 3 In-Season Speed Exercises for Elite Performance Everyone is always looking into how can I get faster? What’s the best new exercise out there for speed? There’s a ton of them! The only problem is they may not be as effective as they could be if your foundation of movement is strong and efficient…

Intentionally Learn to Perform Better at Your Sport…Fast! We’ve all been there, continually trying to get better at something but it seems like the same mistakes keep happening and we just can’t figure out how to get better and take that next step up on the performance ladder! Sound Familiar? It’s extremely common and it’s…

 3 great drills athletes can do for the eyes Being an athlete isn’t just about the hours you spend on the field, ice, or gym floor. Downtime,  sitting in the car ( as long as you’re not the one driving) on the way to practice or a game, can be a hidden window to sharpen…

3 Ways to Be Healthier on Sports Road Trips September is an exciting time! sports road trips are on the rise and will stay strong for the next 4-6 months. If you’re a parent, keeping kids healthy (and avoiding inflated prices on the road) is the goal. Here are three ways to make it happen:…

The aging athlete, getting back into shape The story most personal trainers hear: “There was a time when lacing up for a game or hitting the gym was automatic. Lean, fast, and always ready to compete. Training wasn’t something to schedule, it was a way of life. But then life itself shifted. Work got demanding,…

New Season- Labor Day starts off the athletic success 🏒🇺🇸 Labor Day marks the end of summer and the start of new seasons on the ice and in life. Just like workers across America are celebrated today for their grit and dedication, athletes have to bring that same level of commitment as hockey season begins…

Elite Athlete vs. Wannabe Elite Athlete So many athletes have talent and have seen success in their leagues, but what separates the elite athletes who make it from the wannabes? Yes, skill plays a big part of the equation  but work ethic, dedication, and consistency play an even bigger role. Here are five big differences:…

5 Great ways to win changing from off season to the in season! As athletes move from the freedom of summer into the structure of fall, everything shifts no more sleeping in, full days of school, practice times, homework, some type of personal life, and weekends filled with games and travel. For hockey players and…