Hockey is one sport that truly uses the entire body. Full body hockey strength training is one way to improve your game off the ice and during the offseason. Building strength in your legs, torso and upper body will not only improve your game, it can help prevent injury, too. The torso is referred to […]
How Often Should I do a Hockey Workout?
It is no secret that you do not get better at a sport by not playing it, but a hockey workout frequency should not be so often that it creates undue stress on a player and leads to injury. Since hockey is a sport that emphasizes both cardiovascular capabilities and muscular performance (rather than a […]
NHL Post-Lockout Predictions 2013
With only 48 games available in the 2013 NHL schedule, there is a bevy of speculation about who can come out on top in this short contest. NHL 2013 predictions take into account the shortened season and the compressed schedule, in which every game counts for more in the standings and every team will have […]
The Ultimate Body Weight Hockey Off-Ice Workout (No Equipment Necessary)
Do you want the ultimate body weight hockey off-ice workout? No equipment necessary, just your healthy body and a ton of determination to survive what I feel is the toughest of workouts. This workout is perfect for when you are on the road and unable to get to the gym. It can be completed anywhere, […]
Get a REAL Hockey Body & Keep That New Year’s Resolution!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get back into shape? Are you a hockey player? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you need to get started with the HockeyOT.com program to make your resolutions a reality. HockeyOT.com has the best online training program available for hockey […]
Michael Flori Wins a 1-Year Subscription to HockeyOT.com!
Congratulations to the winner of the 1-year subscription to HockeyOT.com, Michael Flori. Michael entered our December contest. Check out his cool hockey story. My name is Michael and I have been playing hockey ever since I was 3 years old. My confidence was always a problem for me but this hockey moment really changed that. […]
The Best Thigh Workout Exercise for Hockey Players
It is crucial for hockey players to develop their inner thighs. For an excellent thigh workout, include the technique below to your daily exercising routine. This ballet type of movement is beneficial for women and men, and it provides a good workout for inner thighs, hamstrings, glutes, and quadriceps. Tips for Thigh Workouts Consider these […]
Playing Other Sports as Part of Your Hockey Training
Several decades ago, hockey players trained differently. Many players would only do aerobic-based training like jogging and biking to get into “hockey-shape”. A few players would also try to build muscle mass by lifting weights. Then there was the intervention from the Russians and Europeans, who introduced plyometrics, jumping and other activities into the whole […]
The Best Shoes for Hockey Dryland Training
What kind of shoes should you be wearing for your HockeyOT dryland training workouts? Many athletes choose the shoes that they see advertised on television or on the internet that there favorite player is promoting. But is that the best shoe to maximize your off-ice training? Check out the video review below to see what […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to the HockeyOT.com Training Program
This video will show you how to set up your HockeyOT.com account and design your customized training program. Dr. Chad Moreau is the President of HockeyOT.com, an online training site dedicated to improving the fitness level of hockey players of all levels. He was the former Strength & Conditioning/Nutrition Consultant for the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) and […]
How to Develop a 100 MPH Slapshot According to Sheldon Souray (aka Wonderbomb)
HockeyOT’s Dr. Chad Moreau talks to Sheldon Souray (aka Wonderbomb) about how to get your slapshot over 100 miles per hour. Check out his cool T-shirt and tweet him at @ssouray to find out how to get one. Souray is easily one of the coolest players in the NHL!
Hockey Parents, What is the Best Way to Improve Your Child’s Game Off the Ice?
What is the best way to improve your child’s game off the ice? I get this question quite a bit. I think the answer is quite obvious: play street (or basement) hockey! Don’t waste your money on expensive skating treadmills, personal trainers or even online training programs like HockeyOT.com. Just turn off the Nintendo, pick […]
Hip Pain and Hockey
Hip pain has become a significant issue in the sport of hockey. I’d imagine that hip pain has always been an issue in the sport, but maybe our ability to identify and diagnosis it has become more acute. Hip pain can come from a number of different injuries in hockey. Getting hit against the boards […]
Wondering What LA Kings captain Dustin Brown is Doing to Stay in Shape During the NHL Lockout?
Nobody really knows how long the NHL lockout may last. Some players have already headed overseas to play in the KHL or the many Euro leagues. Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown is still here in LA getting himself prepared for another run at the Stanley Cup. I thought it would be cool to get […]
Are You Ready to Play When the Puck Drops?
Most players have a pregame ritual that they go through to get ready for a game. For some players this might be riding a stationary bike followed by static stretching. For younger players the pregame routine might be static stretching in the locker room before going out onto the ice. For a lot of adult […]