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The Best Warm-up for Your Team

The Best Warm-up for Your Team

  I’ve been seeing a significant increase in young hockey teams using what is called a dynamic warm-up prior to games.   I definitely applaud this new trend. It is a great way to stimulate the central nervous system and prepare the muscles for a dynamic activity like hockey. It can help improve game performance […]

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An Underestimated Training Tool For Hockey: The Jump Rope.

If you want to improve your hockey fitness, then get yourself a simple jump rope. It is a low cost, portable and highly effective piece of equipment. Jumping rope is a great cardio workout, but has the added benefit of improving coordination and foot speed (especially the way we do it at HockeyOT.com). A good […]

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Off-Ice Training During the Season to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Off-Ice Training During the Season to Take Your Game to the Next Level

What Should I Do For In-Season Training? You worked hard all summer with off-ice training, and finally the season is here. “Do I need to keep up with the off-ice work  now?” The answer is definitely yes. Over 60% of a hockey player’s time is spent in-season, so if you are not training with weights […]

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How To Stay Committed To a Hockey Fitness Program

How To Stay Committed To a Hockey Fitness Program

Many players begin an exercise program but very few actually stay committed. We all have our reasons for starting a fitness program. Some adult players tend to aim for weight loss and reduced body fat, while others target a healthier lifestyle or minimizing injuries. Youth hockey players often aim to get stronger and faster to enhance […]

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