Are you looking to take your hockey skills to the next level? Whether you want to improve your technical skills or need some ideas for a regular training plan, we’ve got you covered! Like anything, hockey training is a holistic process, and what you do off the ice is just as important as what you do on the ice.

Proper Nutrition
Put good in, get good out! It is essential to fuel your body with whole foods and balanced meals as an athlete. A healthy, regulated diet is particularly crucial when looking to see changes in your performance. For example, it is suggested that hockey players eat high-protein meals paired with lots of vegetables and unprocessed carbohydrates for sustained energy on and off the ice. Solid and healthy eating habits will have you feeling more energized, focused, and strong.

Strength Training and Conditioning
Making sure you’re doing the correct type of strength and conditioning can make all the difference in seeing improvement in your game. It is crucial to consider the kind of sport you are training for when building your training plan. Hockey is an alactic-aerobic sport, which means it involves short bursts of high-intensity physical activity spaced with periods of less intensity. Therefore, performing aerobic exercises like running, cycling, or rowing are not effective ways to cross-train as a hockey player. For example, performing sets of sprints with 30 seconds of rest in between each set is an effective way to mimic and train for the stop and go, short recovery time that happens in hockey. Incorporating strength training into your routine three times a week is often recommended. You can get into a rhythm of strength training by designating Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to be strength days. Do you ever feel lost and unmotivated at the gym? Another way to stay committed to your strength training program is to assign a particular area of the body as the target area to train each day. For example, Monday as chest and back day, Wednesday as leg day, and Friday as arms day. It is also beneficial to put together a workout plan prior to arriving at the gym to ensure that you use your time wisely and stay on track.

Conclusion

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