Your 5 Step Plan: Staying Healthy for Hockey | Part Four: Get Outside
Here’s part four in our series about how to keep in tip-top shape on and off the ice: take it outdoors. Scroll to the end for an outdoor workout challenge! Be sure to run this challenge by a trusted adult–and maybe invite that adult to complete it with you. Why...
Your 5 Step Plan: Staying Healthy for Hockey | Part Three: Prioritize Sleep
Here’s part three in our series about how to keep in tip-top shape on and off the ice: all about those zzzs. Remember, if you have persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, you should talk to a trusted adult. Your parents, your coach, and your doctor can...
Your 5 Step Plan: Staying Healthy for Hockey | Part Two: Focus on Nutrition
Here’s part two in our series about how to keep in tip-top shape on and off the ice: nutrition! Scroll to the end for a yummy post-workout smoothie recipe. Of course you should always stay in regular contact with your physician and keep the guidance and suggestions of...
Your 5 Step Plan: Staying Healthy for Hockey | Part One: Cross Training
Excellence in hockey depends on all-around wellness, and becoming a great player means training both your body and your mind. Here’s part one in our series about how to keep in tip-top shape on and off the ice: all about cross training! Scroll to the end for a circuit...
Getting Started with Hockey
Parents are often eager to expose their children to new experiences—like ice hockey! At the same time, it can sometimes seem like hockey is a whole world unto itself. Here are some things you can expect when you sign your child up for the sport.
Sports: Training the Athlete; Building the Whole Person
When people think of athletes, they often think of those who take their physical health and their overall potential seriously. And, it’s true: athletes have stronger bones and muscles. Athletes can complete daily tasks (think carrying your hockey bag up a flight of stairs) with more ease. They even live longer!