Training Center

The training center has been updated.  If you would like to view previous information and workouts the archived links are available below.

Updates:

Workouts, etc.: Lifting Workouts Strength and Speed Strength and Size 5 Training Tips for Hockey Players from Joe DeFranco (A leading, well educated/experienced Performance Enhancing Coach) Plyometrics University of Oregon Plyometric site Nutrition Simple Nutrition Plan Valuable (Must Check Out) Links University of Oregon Strength and Conditioning Official Site Constructing a Strength and Conditioning Program for College Hockey   By John Rovnan (It doesn't get more specific to Hockey than this, straight from the Univ. of Pittsburgh's program and trainer) http://www.elitefts.com/ (The articles section among others is great) http://www.defrancostraining.com/index.htm (Website of one of the most renowned and respected trainers who coaches top NCAA, World-Class, and Pro Athletes) Useful Tools One Rep Max Chart

Check out Complete Conditioning for Ice Hockey by Peter Twist (Strength & Conditioning Coach- Vancouver Canucks)

 

Old Training Center Information:

Beginners Program 1 Program 2

Speed Training Nutrition Supplementation

Link to Old Page

• Use proper form on all activities.  Be Safe, and follow these guidelines at your own risk.

• Be athletic, participate in all kinds of activities and sports.  Any team or individual sport will help your coordination and base athleticism.  Limit long distance running to once or twice a week, and be sure to balance it out with short sprints, and anaerobic activity to limit slow-twitch muscle fiber growth.

• Stretch.  A stretched muscle is much stronger, and will be less likely candidate for injury, plus flexibility is important.

• Try to emphasize development in your legs and lower body.  Gaining more weight and strength in your lower body will help your stability and power, while lowering your center of gravity.  Gaining more weight in your upper body than lower will hurt your skating, stability, power, and all around performance.  Every movement starts with your legs, including shooting and everything else.  Utilize your largest muscle group, and put more focus into your lower body.

• Don't leave out conditioning.  Sprint stairs, hills, intervals, etc.

• PUSH YOURSELF TO THE MAX.  If you don't you'll never improve, and your wasting your time, plus you aren't preparing mentally to leave it all on the ice, giving 110% for a complete game!

• Workout with a partner.  It will help you push yourself, and it is a good safety practice.  Always use a spotter.

• You will be at your strongest and peak lifting strength about 8-10 hours after you wake up.  Running or working out in the morning is a good idea, but understand that doing so will help your body fat % and fitness level, but to train for peak performance, while at your best, it is a good idea to do that work out later in the day when you've had some meals in you.  I recommend doing both.

• Watch as much hockey as possible.

 

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