Philosophy and Cycles of Conditioning

Philosophy and Cycles of Conditioning
 
Order of Importance
  1. Head (discipline, grit, passion, respect)
  2. Torso/Core Strength (hips, pelvis, abs, shoulders)
  3. Legs
  4. Upper Body
 
Emphasis On
  1. Torso/Core Strength
  2. Control Body Weight
  3. Active Range of Motion
  4. Passive Range of Motion (focus on low back and hips)
  5. Younger Athletes – strength/endurance/speed
  6. Older Athletes – speed/strength
 
Equipment Used Under Normal Conditions
Body weight, stability balls, hockey rink/ice, slide board, pool, track, gymnasium, free weights
 
During these unprecedented times we will focus on workouts that require a limited amount of equipment. Items to consider getting to help improve home workouts during quarantine periods:
 
  • Yoga or other floor mats
  • Dumb bells
  • Resistance bands
  • Stability ball/stability tools
  • Weight or incline bench
 
Yearly Cycle
Off-season:
  1. Active Recovery (healing, areas that have weakened, cardio maintenance) – postseason/spring
  2. Develop Base/Base Training (prepare body for heavier loads in strength cycle) – early May to mid-June
  3. Strength Training (gain strength in preparation for sport-specific cycle) – mid-June to early July
  4. Power Training (combined increased strength with speed in order to prepare more closely for on-ice demands) – mid-July to early August
  5. Sport-Specific Training (plyometrics/on-ice) – early August to training camp
 
Preseason – 4 weeks leading up to camp
  1. Organized ice workouts – conditioning, skating, skill, battle
  2. Maintenance of Sport-specific Work
 
In-Season:
Individual customized programs based on:

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  1. Athlete weaknesses
  2. Injuries or sickness
  3. Playing time/amount and quality of minutes played
  4. Age
  5. Performance
  6. Schedule/Travel
  7. Ice availability and condition