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What exactly is interval training? It is a type of physical training that involves bursts of high intensity work. These high intensity bursts are alternated with periods of low intensity training. It...
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Make Off-Ice Hockey Workouts Fun! Dryland hockey workouts can be a bit boring, and that’s why we need to focus on making hockey training workouts fun and more interesting for kids now a days. Only a...
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With the off-season approaching, I took some time to put together a few videos that incorporate the slide board into your workout. These slide board workouts consist of high-intensity exercises that...
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The question above pertains to hockey players and the training aids they own or have acquired over the years of their playing. Do you have a Swedish Stickhandling Ball? The most common stickhandling...
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Hockey Stick Handling Skills and Drills Any follower of the new advanced, Moneyball-type, math metrics in hockey will note that time of possession has been a very important statistic in today’s NHL....
View ArticleBuilding Power in your Stride
Written by Dr. Matt Wiest Building Power in your Stride When building strength and power in your stride, the reverse lunge is a great way to do this while minimize stress on your joints. The main...
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View ArticleHockeyTrain’s Top 5 Products for Summer
Top 5 Products for Summer! 1.) Green Biscuit The Green Biscuit is an affordable training tool for every type of hockey player. This is the best off-ice puck to give you that real puck feel while...
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