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Sports Nutrition Program from HockeyOT.com

Sports Nutrition Program from HockeyOT.com

Here is a free sample 1 day sports nutrition plan that you can build with the Sports Nutrition Builder included with your HockeyOT.com subscription. WARNING: Eating like this every day will lead to improved on-ice performance and combined with the HockeyOT.com training program, can cause side effects like a wicked six pack! Breakfast (8am) Water Start […]

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Is Chocolate Milk Really Good for Hockey Players?

Recently, a few studies have supported athletes drinking chocolate milk for muscle recovery after exercise. These research studies on chocolate milk want you to think that it is an effective, natural and simple way to energize the body. Could this just be a new fad or is there really something to this information? Who is […]

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Best Vitamins for Hockey Players

Proper nutrition is vitally important for any athlete. Sports training puts very heavy demands on all systems of the body, especially the heart, lungs, and the muscles of the arms and legs. During a high intensity game such as hockey, a player will be skating very hard which means that a lot of energy is […]

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HockeyOT Nutrition Plan

HockeyOT Nutrition Plan

The following video explains how to use the Nutrition Plan that is included with your membership to HockeyOT.com. Use the HockeyOT Nutrition Plan to maximize your potential. Dr. Chad Moreau is the President of HockeyOT.com, an online training site dedicated to improving the fitness level of hockey players of all levels. He was the former Strength […]

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What is the Best Protein Supplement?

In this article I explain why the best protein supplement on the market today is Vega One. Not only is it a protein supplement, but it also provides key nutrients that athletes need for optimal performance and recovery. When you are involved in intense exercise like playing hockey and working out, some of your muscle […]

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Healthy Food Choices at Fast Food Restaurants

For a lot of athletes, fast food restaurants provide a cheap and convenient option for a quick meal. Unfortunately, just one fast food meal can provide enough calories, sodium, sugar and fat to satisfy an entire day’s worth of requirements! Enlightened athletes can make healthier choices and still enjoy the convenience of fast food. Here […]

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Should I Drink Water or a Sports Drink?

The major focus of sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade is that they provide nutrients and electrolytes in addition to just plain water. In order to determine whether or not a sports drink is more beneficial than water we need to understand what happens when we sweat. The major electrolytes lost in sweat during exercise are […]

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Making Proper Nutrition a Priority – Part 2

In our last article we talked about the importance of eating a good breakfast to start your day. Let’s now focus on the other meals of the day. It goes without saying that your body will perform much better if you use premium fuel to keep it going. There is a lot of information out […]

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Making Proper Nutrition a Priority – Part 1

You can’t build the machine, or keep it running, without the proper fuel.  If you are going to be serious about training for the game of hockey, proper nutrition needs to be part of the equation.  An individualized nutrition planning guide is included in HockeyOT, so this article will focus on high level concepts. It […]

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Do You Know How Much Water You Need to Drink?

Do You Know How Much Water You Need to Drink?

This article is slightly scientific and has a few simple math calculations but don’t be afraid! If you read it and apply the ideas you will gain a significant advantage over your dehydrated competition. Failure to adequately hydrate on a daily basis, and especially during exercise, can lead to impaired heat dissipation. This can elevate […]

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