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NHL Hockey Players In-Season Workout Secrets
NHL players do off-ice workouts at least two days per week in order to play and feel their best throughout the season. With an 82 game schedule and so much time spent practicing and traveling, these elite players don't have the energy to do long drawn out off-ice workouts. Therefore, most of their in-season workouts are kept to 30 minutes or less.
On the other hand, the majority of youth hockey players do not workout off the ice at all during the season and focus only on the on-ice side of their game. This is a huge mistake to make for players who need to increase their strength, speed and stamina. Youth hockey players looking to take their game to the next level should follow the lead of the pros they idolize and do two quick and effective off-ice workouts per week.
All hockey players, no matter their age or level, use the same muscles and movements to play the game and therefore have very similar needs when it comes to their off-ice training. Every player must build a solid foundation of strength and stability through their shoulders, core, knees and hips in order to play their best. Young hockey players must put that solid foundation in place in order to progress to elite levels of performance, and the pros must constantly reinforce these strength and stability needs throughout their season in order to maintain their high performance levels and prevent injuries.
Here is an example of a quick workout circuit that players can use to maintain their strength and conditioning levels throughout the regular season:
--> Full Burpees with Jump: 10 repetitions
--> Front Plank: Hold for 1 minute
--> Full Burpees with Jump: 10 repetitions
--> Front Plank: Hold for 1 minute
--> Step-Ups: 10 repetitions on each leg
--> Reverse Crunches: 10 repetitions
--> Push-ups: 10 repetitions
--> Side Plank: Hold for 30 seconds on each side
Perform 1 round of this circuit with no rest between the exercises and then rest for 1 minute. Repeat the circuit another 3 or 4 times and you'll have a 20 minute workout that will keep you strong and stable throughout the season.
Very few young hockey players do any off-ice training during the season. By taking the time to focus on building up your strength this year through quick and effective off-ice workouts, you will not only take your game to the next level, but you'll leave the competition in your dust.
About The Author
Kim McCullough, M.Sc., YCS is a highly sought-after expert in the development of aspiring hockey players and has played at the highest level of hockey in the world for the last decade. Kim's player development website gives coaches and parents of aspiring young players access to programs, articles and advice on how to help their players take their game to the next level. To learn more about how to do quick and effective off-ice workouts and how to have your best season ever, visit: http://www.besthockeyseasonever.com
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