Hockey Training
The Training Behind the NHL’s Fittest Players
In order to be one of the fittest NHL players, you need a number of things going for you. One this you need is good health. The healthier you stay...
Montreal Canadiens Defenseman P.K. Subban Goes HAM in the Weight Room
No, P.K. Subban is not a farmer. He just plays one during the off-season. NHL.com profiled Subban last summer in its “Off-Season Training Series,” and we learned that the Montreal [...]
Off-Season Hockey Training Program
At the end of a long, grueling hockey season, your body is ready for recovery mode. But by the time late summer rolls around, you should be well into your [...]
Diet Tips to Improve On-Ice Performance
Diet is crucial for hockey players who want to maximize their performance on the ice. Of the many things that can be neglected in a training program, a well balanced [...]
Stick With CrossFit? Pros and Cons for Hockey Players
CrossFit has been offering hockey training in some of its box gyms. But do training for hockey and the CrossFit method—short, intense, no-frills workouts—actually complement each other? (Learn about the [...]
Off-Ice Training for Youth Hockey Players
Off-ice hockey workouts are a staple of any serious hockey player development program. In the past, they were reserved for athletes who were mature and fully committed to the game. [...]
Improve Hockey Skating With Squat Laterals
The term "sport-specific" has been confusing hockey athletes for some time. "Sport-specific" refers to exercises that work muscles needed in a particular sport. And just because you're not strapping on a [...]
Why Baseline Testing is Critical for Hockey Players
How often do you hear hockey players attribute their success to hard work during the off-season? Probably quite frequently, since this is a critical component of strong performance on the [...]
Does Instability Training Make Hockey Players Better?
In our society, we're constantly looking for the next big thing, something that will spark our interest and really get us excited. We constantly crave new information and seek out [...]
Best Plyometric Exercises For Hockey Players
One of the best ways to build explosive speed for hockey is to add plyometric exercises to your training program. But you can't just perform any old plyo routine and [...]