Hockey Fitness

"Describe in detail the components of fitness that are important in order to be successful in hockey. Be specific in your analysis of the activity and how each component of fitness would be utilized during participation."

That's one of the questions for my fitness assignment.. im drawing blanks any help would be great

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Fast twitch muscle response - Hockey players should train their muscles for fast twitch or explosive movements, this is good for fast movements, quick acceleration and harder shots. Because hockey players are only on the ice for under a minute they should train for quick bursts of speed and power.

Recovery time - Hockey players go hard for about a minute, then take a quick rest on the bench before doing it again. Muscle recovery time is important.

Sport specific movements - Players should train for movements that are specific to their sports.

Core training - training the body's core is important. Core training is important for balance and strength, hockey players are constantly shifting balance so it is very important to train the core (Swiss balls are very good for this)

2010-01-11 10:17:48 by Papason chair

Hockey Strength & Conditioning Training

Right im 16 years of age. I love hockey but after the match i have hardly any energy Left. I don't smoke or take drugs. I was wondering what type of training should i do to get faster, stamina and endurance up, i get teddies fast. If i could do it in my own home grate, if there is a certain type of aspirates i could use what is it, any way basically i want to be able to be better at hockey and have allot of energy and be fit.

one stamina building exercise is, erm, i think they call them doggy runs or something. you can adapt it to do it in your garden or where ever, but on the pitch you can do it as follows....

start at the goal line. jog to the 16, sprint to the half way line, jog to the next 16, sprint to the next goal line. then reapeat on the way back :)

2009-09-12 05:32:20 by tiny

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I've been trying to come up with a training regimen for hockey and I need some guidance. Right now I do a lot of running and lifting; 3-6 miles a day 7 days a week, weight lifting 3 days a week, and I play/practice 2 days a week. This has all improved my game and my fitness level immensely. I was just wondering if anyone had any other ideas or conditioning tips that could aid me in my pursuit of hockey greatness.

conditioning on the ice, doing herbies will do it for sure. if it was good enough for the 1980 american team to outskate the dominent russians, i'm sure it will help you. i do em on the basketball court but it's not as effective, at least it's free. other then that you sound like your doing well. don't want to overtrain. make sure you're also watching nutrition and if not already, i suggest a complete whey protein powder supplement.

2010-06-07 13:22:42 by Hockey_FREAK

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Includes official size 65mm low density street hockey ball
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The endeavor fitness in Sewell New Jersey like i wanna do hockey specific training there and wondering if its worth the money

I don't know that fitness centre. But ask their personal trainers if any have experience with developping a workout plan for a competive athlete who wants to do better.
Based on that answer, it should give you an accurate assessment.

2010-03-04 19:04:39 by Nikita

Im not sure how to get started.. ive joined a gym and need conditioning for ice hockey. key factors being:
- strength (upper and lower)
- flexibilty
- speed
- core strength
- power

basically everything but i need a plan where i ain't gonna tire myself out too much. Personal fitness trainers much welcomed to answer and anyone else.

also.. a nutrition plan.
Im 16 and weigh approx 9 and a half stone. and do 3-5 hours a week of ice hockey. (plus 2 hours of boxing)

well in hockey it takes alot of cordination 2 so just figure a way out 2 test ur cordination honestly if ur at a gym just look at the people around you

2007-03-14 07:06:37 by lilxmissxfantasist