Ice Hockey Pre Season 2023

Goals:

Peak for the start of the season
Improve on-ice performance by translating off-ice gains
Improve anaerobic capacity and work capacity
Maintain mobility, stability, and soft tissue health

Primary Focus:

Movement prep to enhance mobility and stability
Power, speed, and agility training specific to on-ice movements
Anaerobic conditioning to improve work capacity and prepare for the demands of the season
Soft tissue exercise selection to prevent injury and aid in recovery

Training Program includes:

Soft tissue exercises: foam rolling, trigger point therapy, massage therapy
Movement prep: dynamic stretching, mobility drills, activation exercises
Power, speed, and agility training: on-ice drills, Anaerobic conditioning: interval training, sprints
Hypertrophy and strength training:
Cardiovascular conditioning: high-intensity interval training