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Originally Posted by JL8Jeff
Stay active. I play volleyball once every week in the summer and usually hit the mountain bike once or twice a week. I play golf once or twice a week when it's not raining too. Mow the lawn with a hand pushed mower. Shovel snow with a shovel in the winter. Try to avoid fast food in general.
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This is soo true. You need to be active, don't take the easy way. Don't park close, park far way = more walking. Don't take the elevator, take the stairs. Lift, get some cardio....but make sure it's something you enjoy. Cause if not it'll last a week....use free weights, not machines....start light, maintain good form, then increase weight. You will gain more from free weights because not only are you pushing or pulling the weight, but you must control the weight, which will use a whole bunch more muscle groups. You may be able to press more on a machine, but you get more from free weights and your core (and you must be solid through the middle to play full contact ice hockey) will benefit.
Everyone's body is different and will respond in a different fashion. For some people they can ride bike till the wheels fall off and not see a lot of change, yet after a few weeks of hitting the gym consistently, the pounds melt off. You'll find out what works for you, but keep changing up the routine so your muscles are always challenged.
Before playing, stretch stretch and stretch some more.
I love hockey and play 2-3 times a week during the winter months, by far the best sport out there. Skate your ass off every shift. Skate hard with the puck and harder without. Be responsible on defense, everyone wants to be the hero on offense, but defense takes commitment and your goalie will thank you......If you play in a league outside of school, choose a league that is one step above your skill level, the faster pace and better competition will make you better, then you will have the advantage at school.
Football is good, but its not ice hockey.
Chris