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Progressive Off-Season Training

If you’re reading this, then your season is probably over. Sorry about that. You put a lot of blood, sweat, and maybe even a few tears into the season. Unfortunately, things don’t always seem to go the way you may have planned. Just don’t use it as an excuse to delay the inevitable. If you […]

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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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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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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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10 Tips for Optimal Recovery after Workouts

10 Tips for Optimal Recovery after Workouts

We have identified 10 things that an athlete can do to assist their body in regenerating between workouts. This is a crucial element in a training regime, because the quicker you can recover between workout sessions, the more frequently you can train with a higher intensity. 1) Drink water before, during and after exercise. This […]

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