Hockey Training and Nutrition Articles
I’ve learned a lot about training while earning my degree in Exercise Science and then combining this knowledge with playing 9 years of professional hockey, I always think, “What if I knew this information at 14 years of age?” The answer, it would have made a huge difference in my playing career.
Now I get to share my experiences and training knowledge to help young aspiring hockey players reach their goals. In this section of my website, you’ll find countless tips regarding correct exercise technique, nutritional advice, proper training styles, and so much more.
Whether you’re a member of the Martell Elite Fitness Team, or not. I want you to succeed so I try to provide new, helpful information on a regular basis.
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4 Must-Haves for Your Hockey Bag
I don't know if you remember these commercials from Capital One. But they would always ask at the end "what's in your wallet?" I thought they were pretty clever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQuK23p4uqE So today my question for you is, what's in your hockey bag?...
4 Ways to Get The Most Out of The Front Plank
When I was younger the worst part about going to junior hockey tryouts was the fitness testing. You are probably thinking that would be the part I enjoyed the most given my profession now. But I have to be completely honest with you, I used to hate everything about...
Keep Up The Good Work: Brady Lenardon
I feel very lucky to have the job that I do. I get to work with dedicated athletes who want to become the best hockey players they can be. They come to the gym with very clear goals in mind and we work together to achieve them. One of those athletes I have had the...
1 Simple Way to Maximize Your Performance
Are you the type of the athlete that shows up to the gym and dives right into your workout? Do you find yourself sluggish at the start but as you complete your 3rd exercise you finally notice that your strength has decided to show up? Or maybe you're that person who...
How to Figure Out YOUR 1 REP MAX
How important is it to know your 1 REP Max? If you want to take the guesswork out of your workouts, then it is very important to know your 1 Rep Max ( for each of the major lifts). These are what I consider the major lifts for hockey players: Hang Clean, Deadlift,...