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twinkLe
I prefer cycles or eliptical or stepper that can take 180 lbs and costs less than $200.
If it helps, I live in canada.
Please give me a link with the name.
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A good pair of walking shoes. I recommends New Balance. Get out and exercise (walk, jog, rollerblade, bike, etc!)
in the fresh air. You'll be more apt to stick with it if you're not getting bored with the same machine/view every day.
http://www.nbwebexpress.com/?s1=Google&s2=NB+Core&s3=New+Balance&gclid=CJGLrN7Y3I0CFReQGgodBzg9mQ
A good pair of walking shoes. I recommends New Balance. Get out and exercise (walk, jog, rollerblade, bike, etc!)
in the fresh air. You'll be more apt to stick with it if you're not getting bored with the same machine/view every day.
http://www.nbwebexpress.com/?s1=Google&s2=NB+Core&s3=New+Balance&gclid=CJGLrN7Y3I0CFReQGgodBzg9mQ
How should i train for hockey with these options?
Canada44
Well first off I'm 14, I'm 5'6" and 126lbs and I want to train for hockey for the 2007-08 season. In 2006-07 I played Minor Bantam AA (In CANADA), I really want to make AAA this year. I have a 8lbs medicine ball, one of those big balls, 10lbs weight, two 4lbs weights, a stationary bike, and I have a membership at the YMCA (a gym). I'm just wondering what i should do to train for hockey. I've heard weight training stunts your growth I don't want my growth to be stunted. I also play lacrosse. I have a hockey net, pucks and a stick obviously and a fake ice board. How should I train with all of this stuff?
Answer
There're many hockey-specific training books if you don't have a coach or have access to a coach during the off-season. But it'll be good to have a partner to keep things loose, fun, and your motivation level consistent.
Out of all those equipment you listed: I'd stick to stationary bike, lacrosse, gym membership, and your listed hockey equipment.
I would NOT recommend weight training unless you can lift with proper technique, were a little older, and supervision (so you don't get hurt). Instead, concentrate on calisthenics, e.g. push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and most anything within your own body weight. That's the anaerobic exercises, I'd suggest. For aerobic, I'd suggest the bike, lacrosse, and running. Inline skates make excellent off-ice training equipment.
Alternate training days between aerobic and anaerobic, but also leave room for rest/recovery/fun. That's how I see lacrosse and other sports... they keep fit, but also don't make you get burnt out on hockey training/playing year round. Lacrosse is also great for improving hand-eye coordination skills and developing "soft hands" , i.e. when receiving passes.
For off-ice hockey shooting, I'd suggest working on honing each type of shot. Think quality first, and then quantity. Proper technique. Once you got that going, try recreating game situations. Think speed. Practice quick rebounds near the goal with your fake board like you're rebounding around the crease, different angles, proper foot, off foot, etc.
Big balls?? If you're referring to those inflatable gym balls, more power to you. Find someone to help you concentrate and focus on building up your core. Often referred to as core training.
Hockey specific things you may want to focus on whether you have someone to work with you and watch your technique: power skating and plyometrics. I'd imagine you're only 14 and you may still have some ways of growth, but when you step onto the ice, you may be going up against bigger boys. Focus on what you have to your advantage...lower center of gravity and work on things you can control. Skate strength, speed, and agility. That's where power skating, agility training, and plyometrics come into play on improving yourself.
Also do not forget to work on your stickhandling. Check out books, online, speak with coaches, older boys, etc.
I realize your desire to advance to the next tier, but do not forget to enjoy yourself with whatever you're doing. Keeping things fun and loose is part of maintaining your motivation on a consistent level. It's okay that you want to mix hard training above with some "good goofing" around, pickup games with others. Studies have shown that young players do benefit from having fun and being creative with the puck. Experiment. Give yourself permission to try new things, new playes, dekes, etc. to keep things going.
I know it's a bit much to read and follow, but you're asking a lot and there's simply no way I can go into the details. Really, I only scratched the surface here. Main thing is to make the most of your time, remain injury free, and have FUN! Good luck.
There're many hockey-specific training books if you don't have a coach or have access to a coach during the off-season. But it'll be good to have a partner to keep things loose, fun, and your motivation level consistent.
Out of all those equipment you listed: I'd stick to stationary bike, lacrosse, gym membership, and your listed hockey equipment.
I would NOT recommend weight training unless you can lift with proper technique, were a little older, and supervision (so you don't get hurt). Instead, concentrate on calisthenics, e.g. push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and most anything within your own body weight. That's the anaerobic exercises, I'd suggest. For aerobic, I'd suggest the bike, lacrosse, and running. Inline skates make excellent off-ice training equipment.
Alternate training days between aerobic and anaerobic, but also leave room for rest/recovery/fun. That's how I see lacrosse and other sports... they keep fit, but also don't make you get burnt out on hockey training/playing year round. Lacrosse is also great for improving hand-eye coordination skills and developing "soft hands" , i.e. when receiving passes.
For off-ice hockey shooting, I'd suggest working on honing each type of shot. Think quality first, and then quantity. Proper technique. Once you got that going, try recreating game situations. Think speed. Practice quick rebounds near the goal with your fake board like you're rebounding around the crease, different angles, proper foot, off foot, etc.
Big balls?? If you're referring to those inflatable gym balls, more power to you. Find someone to help you concentrate and focus on building up your core. Often referred to as core training.
Hockey specific things you may want to focus on whether you have someone to work with you and watch your technique: power skating and plyometrics. I'd imagine you're only 14 and you may still have some ways of growth, but when you step onto the ice, you may be going up against bigger boys. Focus on what you have to your advantage...lower center of gravity and work on things you can control. Skate strength, speed, and agility. That's where power skating, agility training, and plyometrics come into play on improving yourself.
Also do not forget to work on your stickhandling. Check out books, online, speak with coaches, older boys, etc.
I realize your desire to advance to the next tier, but do not forget to enjoy yourself with whatever you're doing. Keeping things fun and loose is part of maintaining your motivation on a consistent level. It's okay that you want to mix hard training above with some "good goofing" around, pickup games with others. Studies have shown that young players do benefit from having fun and being creative with the puck. Experiment. Give yourself permission to try new things, new playes, dekes, etc. to keep things going.
I know it's a bit much to read and follow, but you're asking a lot and there's simply no way I can go into the details. Really, I only scratched the surface here. Main thing is to make the most of your time, remain injury free, and have FUN! Good luck.
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