Isometrics (producing muscular force without a change in total muscle length…think of pushing against a wall) are probably one of the most effective, and under-utilized forms of training. Other than wall sits (which is a stupid exercise in my opinion), many hockey players never use isometric training at all. I love isometrics. I think they’re great… Read more
Despite my background and involvement in ice hockey, I get more questions on a daily basis about fat loss than any other topic. Should I lift weights? How much cardio should I do? What supplements do you recommend? How do you find time to prepare healthy meals all the time? To which I respond: Yes…. Read more
Back to cleaning up groin pain issues in your hockey players… After improving soft-tissue quality through foam rolling, “lacrosse balling”, and manual therapy, the next step is to stretched the newly “released” muscles. It’s particularly important to focus on the muscles surrounding the hip. As a reminder, the side-to-side discrepancies in range of motion or… Read more
That’s it. I quit! After 6 weeks of low calorie eating, I’ve had enough. A lot of people asked why I was on a low calorie diet to begin with. I think it’s important to cycle calories, as well as macronutrient (carb, protein, fat) sources periodically. In other words, if you usually eat a low… Read more
This was the last week of my 6-week fat loss experiment. My training won’t significantly change, but my diet will. More on this in the days to come. Training results for the last week are posted below. Valentine’s Day Words of Wisdom George Costanza once said, “If you can’t say anything bad about a… Read more
Kevin has rapidly established himself as a leader in the field of physical preparation and sports science for ice hockey. He is currently the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team’s performance training program, as well as monitoring the players’ performance, workload and recovery. Prior to Boston, Kevin spent 2 years as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks after serving as the Director of Performance at Endeavor Sports Performance in Pitman, NJ. He also spent 5 years as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with USA Hockey’s Women’s Olympic Hockey Team, and has been an invited speaker at conferences hosted by the NHL, NSCA, and USA Hockey.
“Kevin provides a unique blend of knowledge and practical application that produces both exceptional educational content for his respective audience, and tangible athletic results for his training populations.”
Anthony Donskov, Founder, Donskov Strength & Conditioning, Inc.