If you're training for #muscle strength, power, or hypertrophy, STOP ice bathing after your sessions. It's almost certainly diminishing your returns. 1/5
#strength#training Evidence summary ->
The average NHL Player began skating and playing hockey after 4-years old & did not specialize until after the age of 14
The age of specialization most often provided by Players was 16 (mode)
Source: 2018 NHL/NHLPA survey (more 👇 below)
Lack of sleep and dehydration raise cortisol levels. If you want to see adaptations to training occur faster and/or improve overall health, adequate sleep and proper hydration goes a long way! #hydrate#sleep
Great time hanging out with the Fresno boys before the Sharks game. Miss this crew @dannyboy_55 @brian_rivera_19 @k.lenhof @fresnofalcons https://t.co/4Yt35r7WVp
NEW ARTICLE: Stair Conditioning for Hockey Players by @joeljacksonSC
https://t.co/5tB2hn3g5U
Joel discusses the validity of using stairs as a conditioning tool, and the place of it in a training program.