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Training For Hockey – 3 Simple Off-Ice Training Aids For Amazing On-Ice Improvements

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Randy Rhoads asked: Training for hockey can be more difficult than some other sports. Hockey is a game played on a surface unlike any other. And accessing ice for hockey training can be difficult, with ice rental often costing at least $100 an hour. This means it’s extremely important that hockey players be diligent in [...]

Top Five Off-Ice Hockey Training Aids

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Maria Mountain asked: Athletes will often ask about hockey training aids that will improve their performance on the ice. Choosing the right hockey training aid is much like a carpenter choosing the right tool for a job. A carpenter must first have a very clear idea of what he is trying to accomplish, then he [...]

Girls Hockey Training – What to Avoid This Summer – Part 3

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Kim McCullough asked: In Part 1 & 2 of “What to AVOID This Summer”, we reviewed the importance of functional training and interval-based conditioning in a complete off-season training program. In Part 3, I will explain the third (and possibly biggest) problem I saw with the varsity women’s hockey program I recently reviewed.BIG PROBLEM #3: [...]

Girls Hockey Training – What to Avoid This Summer – Part 1

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Kim McCullough asked: I recently reviewed the off-season training program of a varsity women’s hockey team from a major university.The off-season training programs available to female hockey players have come a long way since I was a 16 year old reading women’s fitness magazines to find tips and advice on how to take my game [...]

Picking Right Off Ice Workout Plan For Young Hockey Players

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Figure Skates and Ice Skates Hockey training programs are something every teen and pre-teen player looking to meet their full potential should be taking part in. You don’t need an expensive gym membership or a high-priced home gym to train, only the desire to improve, but what you do need is ?knowledge of how to [...]

Girls Hockey Training Programs Must Build Strength

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Kim 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 [...]

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