Archive for August, 2010
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Girls Hockey Training Programs Must Build Strength
Friday, August 27th, 2010Kim McCullough asked: Girls hockey players MUST get stronger, faster and fitter this off-season if they want to take their game to the next level.If girls address these 3 key components in their hockey workouts this summer, they will be a better player once September rolls around.Hockey-specific strength training is the most fundamental component of [...]
A Simple Hockey Dryland Training Workout to Improve Your Leg Power and Stamina
Thursday, August 26th, 2010Maria Mountain asked: Re-read the title of this article; what is the most important word you see? Is it power or stamina? Nope. The key word in the title is simple. Understand right now that a ‘simple’ dryland training workout is not the same thing as an ‘easy’ dryland training workout. This workout is tough! [...]
Required Ice Hockey Gear – The 13 Pieces of Equipment You Can’t Live Without
Thursday, August 26th, 2010Grant Wallace asked: So, you want to play hockey (or your son or daughter does), but you’re not sure where to start. The first step is going to be purchasing ice hockey gear. This article goes over the basic ice hockey equipment requirements needed to get on the ice. Hockey Skates: Skating is the foundation [...]
Ice Hockey Training And Conditioning – Off The Ice
Thursday, August 26th, 2010Tal Dunker asked: Have you ever tried matching up a hockey player of our time, with the NHL player of 20 or 30 years ago? Just looking at the way they are built tells the story of how important off-ice training has become for the performance of hockey players.In the past, ice hockey players used [...]
Hockey Training Equipment – The 3 Best Training Aids to Use in Your Off-Ice Workouts
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Randy Rhoads asked: Hockey requires diligent training, and hockey training equipment can really go a long way in helping you get the most out of your workouts. Working out without training aids is good, but working out with training aids will increase your gains. Here are the three best training aids to use in your [...]
Ice Hockey Skates – Something to Consider Before Making Your Purchase
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Joseph Peacock asked: Before you spend a lot of money for a new pair of ice hockey skates, first consider your level of play among two basic categories: the recreational skater and the amateur hockey player. Chances are, you will fall somewhere within these two groups and finding the right skate for you can save [...]
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