U2 Hobbling Update & Better & Best – Part 2
I had some questions after I posted the sample video from one of my Elite Goalie Strength & Conditioning members. Some of you thought there was ONE ultimate off-ice goalie training program that would catapult them to the top of their game. The truth is the perfect program for you may be exactly the wrong program for another goalie. You see, this is where the art of program design comes in.
U2 – DOMS – Better & Best: Part 1
There is not much you can do to get over the DOMS faster, you can ice, you can do gentle stretching, but you basically just have to let it run its course. When you have DOMS it feels like a bruise in the muscle – it is not joint pain and there is no ‘instant of injury’. You typically feel fine when you are doing the thing – like rocking out at the concert, but then 1-2 days later you pay the price. The discomfort typically goes away after 1-5 days. If it persists longer or gets feeling worse and worse, you should seek medical attention – could be something other than DOMS.
Does your off-season workout look like this?
I am sharing an exact copy of a phase 4 workout that I created for one of my Elite Goalie Strength & Conditioning members. This is the off-ice goalie training program where I create individualized programs for those who are serious about taking the most direct route to their success. The enrollment is over $2,000 and the program is currently full, so although you cannot get into the program, at least you can get a look at the type of program some of them are working on.
Pushing the panic button.
So here we are in early July and you see through the calendar to the next page of the calendar and….YIKES! There is it is, staring you in the face. Training camp.
Dryland Goalie Training Q&A: Episode 6
I wanted to clear out my inbox and take a few minutes to answer your dryland goalie training questions. In today’s episode I cover:
* What are the best exercises for rehabbing a surgically repaired meniscus?
* How do you get back to training after an ankle sprain?
* What should you expect in terms of dryland goalie training at your hockey camps this summer?
* If you don’t sweat like crazy during your workout are you training hard enough?
* What could it mean if you cannot comfortably squat below 45 degrees?
The worst groin exercise for hockey goalies.
I will keep this simple and cut straight to the point, here are my three favourite strength exercises for hockey goalies. If you are wondering how many sets, reps, etc to do, that is a great question and I went over it in detail in this post – the right sets and reps for strength exercises. Now, here are a few of my favourite strength exercises for hockey goalies
When is it okay for hockey goalies to gain weight?
I had a ‘complaint’ the other day from one of the athletes in my Elite Goalie Strength & Conditioning online coaching program. This player told me that the off-ice goalie training program I created for him was not working. He was getting heavier and he was not happy about it! I, on the other hand was thrilled.
New! Ab Circuit for Hockey Players
I have put together a nice ab circuit for hockey players that will build a stronger core while reducing your risk of injury.
What If? Why Not?
Today, I am not sharing any off-ice goalie training drills specifically, I want to share an idea I got from the book I am reading right now. I do not really read any fiction (other than Harry Potter – seriously – love the Harry Potter!). I prefer to read books about either training or business. Right now I am reading What If? And Why Not?: How to Transform Your Fears into Action and Start the Business of Your Dreams by Jen Groover and there are some ideas I think apply to you so that is what I will share with you today.
Off-Ice Goalie Training Q&A: 5
Today’s off-ice training Q&A is packed with content here is what you will find:
* What should goalies focus on during their off-ice training (I actually answered this very thoroughly here)?
* Adding Yoga and Pilates to your off-ice goalie training
* Wrist strengthening for goalies/wrist pain with push ups
* The answer to a question asking me if I could tell you exactly what exercises to do and how many reps to do for each
* Why do my knees crack when I squat?
* Can I change my training schedule to fit my on-ice schedule?