Old video, but a standard and simple conditioning test we use with @unhwhockey that produces a ton of useful data and is always a crowd pleaser ➡️ a 6 minute time trial with the goal of going as far and as fast as you can but also at a consistent pace throughout the ride. The … Continue reading Modified Cooper’s Test on the Assault Bike
Fitness
In-Season Off-Ice Conditioning
"If you get hurt in the training process, your training process is terrible." - Mike Boyle Dilemma: coach wants to give the team the day off from skating but still wants to perform a somewhat intense conditioning session. Solution: Assault Bikes The first question most people would ask is ‘Why biking and not running or … Continue reading In-Season Off-Ice Conditioning
Midweek Reading Material
Here are a handful of good strength and conditioning reads from the last week or so. Circuits When Pressed for Time Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat vs. Back Squat by Michael Boyle Can Exercise Inhibit Cancer? by Michael Boyle My 5 Biggest Core Training Mistakes by Mike Robertson 7 Truths About Strength Training by Jim … Continue reading Midweek Reading Material
Circuits When Pressed for Time
A lot of times when it comes to training I find myself not having a heck of a lot of time to get things accomplished, which I would assume is something that most people can probably relate to. In times like this, we have a couple options; call it a day and move on, or … Continue reading Circuits When Pressed for Time
Midweek Reading Material
Happy hump day, folks! Here are another handful of good reads from the field of strength and conditioning over the course of the last week. Applying Qualities of Special Leaders to Strength and Conditioning Understanding Mobility by Dean Somerset The Over Warm-Up by Tony Gentilcore Micro- and Macro Movement Variability by Kevin Neeld The Truth … Continue reading Midweek Reading Material
Midweek Reading Material
Happy hump day, folks! Here are a handful of good reads from the previous week. Five Set and Rep Schemes that Actually Work Prepping for the PreSeason by Mike Robertson Tempo/Oxidative Lifting by Mike Robertson Practical Considerations for the Aspiring S&C Coach by David Watts and Matt Jay 5 Strategies for Healthy Shoulders by Tony … Continue reading Midweek Reading Material
Random Thoughts
Here are a few random thoughts that have been bouncing around in my head the last couple weeks. When It Comes to Programming, Simplicity Trumps Complexity With all of the information out there it is very easy to feel like you aren't getting everything into the program that you need to. Did you do enough … Continue reading Random Thoughts
Simple Recovery Strategies
Anyone that trains hard and often will preach to you about how important recovery is from session to session. As fun as it is to beat yourself up each day in the weight room or on the field, you need to do something to turn the ship around for the next days workout, practice, or … Continue reading Simple Recovery Strategies
Reconstructing the Desk Jockey
These days it seems like people are spending more and more time sitting, whether it be behind a desk, watching television, driving in the car, or in other ways. With that said, we see the same mobility issues showing up over and over again. What are these issues? Terrible t-spine rotation and locked up hips. … Continue reading Reconstructing the Desk Jockey
How to Spot a Legit Personal Trainer
A quality personal trainer can do wonders for you health and your physical appearance. They can help you move better and feel better that will help to improve your quality of life. It makes you wonder why everyone that can afford to hire a personal trainer doesn’t. The problem is that finding a quality personal … Continue reading How to Spot a Legit Personal Trainer