Posts in "Conditioning"

Energy Systems Training for Hockey

I mentioned yesterday that I’ve spent a substantial amount of time reading through research pertaining to energy system development, GPS tracking, and heart rate variability. In reality, these topics are more interrelated than separate, as they all pertain to what energy systems athletes are relying on, and how much recovery time may be warranted following… Read more

• Posted by Kevin Neeld Dec 07, 2011
• Category Conditioning, Performance Testing

Current Ice Hockey Research

I’m really looking forward to this week. On Wednesday I’m taking off for Lincoln, Nebraska for a 4-day course called Advanced Integration from the Postural Restoration Institute. Lincoln isn’t exactly the most ideal December destination (I would have preferred they host the course in St. Maarten), but the course is going to cover integrated ways… Read more

• Posted by Kevin Neeld Nov 28, 2011
• Category Conditioning, Hockey Player Development

A New Perspective on Program Design

A couple days back, I wrote an article on the benefits of Generation UCAN as they pertain to maintaining/achieving low body fat levels AND in avoiding the deleterious effects of an over-reliance on carbohydrates. If you missed it (or want a re-read!), you can check it out here: UCAN Break Carbohydrate Dependence The general idea… Read more

• Posted by Kevin Neeld Nov 16, 2011
• Category Athletic Development Resources, Conditioning, Hockey Training

UCAN Break Carbohydrate Dependence

I mentioned a couple weeks back that I recently gave a nutrition talk to a U-18 hockey team. The talk started by describing the relationship between glucose, insulin, and other markers of fuel and performance. Without going into excessive detail, the generally ideas can be summarized as: The body breaks down energy stores and/or food… Read more

• Posted by Kevin Neeld Nov 14, 2011
• Category Conditioning, Nutrition

Ultimate Hockey Training Q&A

I wanted to kick things off today by saying thank you to everyone that has invested in my new book Ultimate Hockey Training. I’m truly humbled by the level of interest the book has received from a worldwide audience (I even got a request from someone from Australia!). As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I… Read more

• Posted by Kevin Neeld Oct 28, 2011
• Category Conditioning, Hip/Core Training, Hockey Player Development, Hockey Shooting, Hockey Speed Training, Hockey Strength and Conditioning, Hockey Training, Must-Have Resources, Nutrition, Performance Testing, Products, Shoulder Injuries