Keys to Beginning Plyometrics Training
Being born with natural talent is helpful, but as long as an athlete has the right training, he or she can excel in sports. And regardless of your talent level, [...]
Off-Season Training Should Do More Than Build Muscle
Athletes commonly focus their off-season on building muscle. It's a great idea in theory, but a singular concentration on that area can lead to overtraining, which can heighten the risk [...]
Can Stretching Make You Stronger?
You often hear how stretching—whether static, isometric or dynamic—should be a focal point of every workout. Phrases like "each session takes only five minutes" and "don't miss out on the performance benefits [...]
How the Wood Chopper Drill Can Increase Your Bat Speed
Looking to increase your bat speed? It's all about two things: timing and hip rotation. Timing can be improved with batting practice. However, focusing on hip strengthening exercises is what [...]
Why Pedialyte Is a Good Source of Hydration for Hockey Players
The best source of hydration is a hotly debated topic in the hockey world. There many great options on the market, including Gatorade, Vitamin Water and good old H2O. However, [...]
The Best Hockey Conditioning: The Tabata Protocol
Each athlete is unique, and each reacts to hockey conditioning stimuli in his or her own individual way. (See 3-Week Conditioning Program for Hockey.) However in the conditioning world, the "Tabata [...]