Daily Training Tip #400

Completing normal lifting exercises while standing on one (1) leg, helps improve your balance. There is no need to complete specific balance exercises, just incorporate into your normal workout schedule.

A simple standing shoulder press can help improve your balance. Make sure you complete equal amounts on each leg.

Daily Training Tip #399

You need to wear the proper clothing when you are training outdoors or in harsh elements. You need to be flexible with what you are wearing and as the weather/elements change, you need to be able to adapt. Proper footwear is also critical.

Daily Training Tip #398

Pool workouts are a great way to get a low impact hockey specific workout in. You are able to do both power & speed plyos in a pool as well as sprinting. Of course swimming is a great cardio workout.

As the lakes unthaw in the north country, you can also use a nearby lake to get your workout done in.

Daily Training Tip #397

You can do so many different exercises with Medicine Balls, exercises that work the entire body. If you don't have a med ball in your possession, I'd suggest purchasing one.

You are able to work you lower body and core by doing Bosu Squats holding a 12pound Med Ball.

You can develop your core by doing Overhead Slams with a 10-12pound Med Ball.



Daily Training Tip #396

Be aware of non-FDA approved supplements. The labels might say one thing and there might be something completely different inside. Most supplements aren't approved by the Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA), which means their contents can't be proven.

In today's world, you can buy supplements almost anywhere. Some are good, some are not so good. Beware of what you are intaking!

Daily Training Tip #395

Skating training can only do so much for a player. However, a good off-ice program can make the changes to a player's body so he/she can skate faster.

Take a look at the pictures below. Off-ice training is more  important for your career than you will ever know. Start training today! 

Daily Training Tip #394

Olympic lifts are great exercises to be doing. However, they need to be done properly for the benefit to come. You need to be strong enough to attempt these lifts first, then work on your form. Then an only then can you increase the weight.