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Physical Training Considerations for Ice Hockey
by Daniel Meinz, MA, CSCSJuly 01, 2013
In order to effectively prepare an ice hockey player for the season, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of the specific demands of the sport.
Bearing the Cold—Tips for Cold Weather Exercise
by Jason E Hartman, CSCSJanuary 01, 2016
Knowing the risks of cold weather training is only half the battle. It is important to be familiar with a proper risk management strategy to help guide decision-making that can enhance safety and exercise performance.
Post-Workout Nutrition—Nutrient Timing and the Anabolic Window
by Dylan KleinOctober 01, 2014
This article summarizes the relevant literature regarding post-workout nutrient timing and its importance to training adaptations, specifically increasing skeletal muscle hypertrophy and replenishing skeletal muscle glycogen stores.
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Concurrent Activation Potentiation – Inconsequential Event or Viable Ergogenic Strategy
By Charles Allen, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F | January 18, 2020This article aims to discuss concurrent activation potentiation (CAP) and the proposed mechanisms underlying it, summarize the available research examining the phenomenon, and provide strategies for its implementation.
Glute Ham Raise
By Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training-3rd Edition | January 18, 2020This excerpt from the book Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, 3rd Edition, discusses the proper technique for the glute ham raise exercise.
Considerations for Velocity-Based Training – The Instruction to Move “as Fast as Possible” is Less Effective than a Target Velocity
By Adam Virgile, CSCS | January 13, 2020This infographic summarizes a study that analyzed performance based on target velocity or coaching cue.
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How Much Protein – Updates from the Research
By Richard Scrivener, MS, CSCS | January 03, 2020There can be no doubt that protein is important and this article reviews the current research to help further understand the recommendations for protein intake.
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