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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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Is there a faster way to develop strength?
The number one goal we should have in the gym is to develop our strength. Once our strength is where it needs to be, we can focus on developing power. And the more powerful we are the more explosive we'll be on the ice which will result in us being faster. Even though...
Should You Squat With Your Knees Over Your Toes?
I am almost sure that at some point you have heard a trainer, coach or even a friend say "Don't squat with your knees over your toes". If you bothered to ask why you probably got a response somewhere along the lines of "it's bad for your knees because it puts too much...
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...