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HOCKEY TRAINING AND NUTRITION
I’m excited to share my knowledge about hockey, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. After earning my degree in Exercise Science, I was fortunate enough to play professional hockey for 9 seasons. (Learn More)
Now, my goal is to help young aspiring hockey players reach their goals. In this section of my website, you’ll find countless tips regarding correct exercise techniques, nutritional advice, proper training styles, and so much more.
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Strength Training for Ice Hockey: Upper Body
I think we can all agree that it's important for hockey players to lift weights. By getting stronger and more explosive in the legs you're able to skate faster and longer without getting tired. When we look at the upper body, having more strength up top allows you to...
A Simple Way To Build A Stronger Stride!
Without Needing To Be On The IceThere are many ways to improve your skating stride in the gym or even at home. I find too many players feel they need to be on the ice in order to improve their skating. While it does help to be on the ice it's not always necessary. ...
The Importance of Lifting with Control
Don't get caught up in the hype!You can find a lot of videos online of players lifting a shit ton of weight. While that may seem impressive, it's actually NOT. I think it's only impressive when they lift it correctly. But even then, it can take us away from what we're...
Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit (Part 4)
Part 4 of Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit? If you haven't read the first three parts of why hockey players shouldn't train CrossFit, I would suggest doing that first. Here are the links for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. The first three parts of this series of...
Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit – Part 3
PART 2 OF SHOULD HOCKEY PLAYERS TRAIN CROSSFIT? If you haven't read the first two parts of why hockey players shouldn't train CrossFit I would suggest doing that first. Here are the links for Part 1 and Part 2. The first two parts of this series of articles...
Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit? (Part 2)
Part 2 of Should Hockey Players Train CrossFit? If you haven't read Part 1, click here to read it now. Now let's jump right into the second point of why hockey players shouldn't train CrossFit. POINT TWO: Rewarded for completion What I'm about to say may make a lot of...