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.
Please Enjoy!
Pre-Game Meal For Hockey Players
For some odd reason, I can remember the weirdest things pertaining to my hockey career, even from when I was younger. This one particular time has to do with food and a regular bag skate we would do to help get us in shape. Looking back at my youth hockey, we actually...
Do You Know Your Sweat Rate?
Ever since I was a child I sweat a lot, no matter the activity. Things have not changed as I’ve gotten older. My first year playing professional hockey over in Germany really showed me how much I could actually sweat. The arena we played in was partially outdoors, as...
Importance of aerobic capacity in hockey
As you probably already know, hockey is a very intense sport. The game is played over 3, 20 minute periods and each player's shift typically lasts 45-60 seconds. Hockey players change on the fly and every once in awhile there is a stoppage in play for an icing,...
How We Say It Matters!
How important is communication within hockey or any sport for that matter? I will tell you it is very important. How do I know this? Well, it is because I have been playing hockey for all of my life. And for the last seven years, it has been at the professional level....
7 Signs You’re Overtraining
I would like to think that we are all under the same impression, if we want to become better hockey players we must work hard. That means working harder in the gym during the off-season (in-season too) and at practice. We have to have the mentality to do more and bust...