Rise Above the Ice: Effective Dry Land Training for Youth Hockey Players
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Introduction Dry land training is an essential component of a
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Hockey players are constantly looking for ways to improve their on-ice performance. One way to do this is by training on unstable surfaces, which can provide a host of benefits for players of all levels. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of training on unstable surfaces and how a product called DriBlades™ off-ice training blades can help hockey players achieve their goals.
Unstable surfaces improve movement efficiency via neurological adaptations
Training on unstable surfaces, such as balance boards or foam pads, can help improve movement efficiency through neurological adaptations. Essentially, training on unstable surfaces forces your body to recruit more muscle fibers and engage your stabilizer muscles in order to maintain balance. This can lead to improvements in coordination and body control, which can translate to improved on-ice performance.
Unstable surfaces overload the nervous system, leading to increased muscle fiber engagement
Unstable surfaces challenge the body’s nervous system, leading to adaptations that engage more muscle fibers. This increased muscle activation allows for improved development in traditional strength training exercises, promoting optimal results for athletes.
Unstable surfaces correct the body's inherent asymmetries, improving stride efficiency
All humans are born with asymmetries, whether it’s a stronger leg, tighter hip, or different arm length. Training on unstable surfaces can help correct these asymmetries by forcing your body to work harder on your weaker side. This can lead to improved stride efficiency, as your body becomes more balanced and coordinated overall.
DriBlades™ improves accuracy of strength development, leading to agility, foot speed, and edge control improvements
DriBlades™ off-ice training blades are a product designed to simulate the feeling of skating on ice, while off the ice. By using DriBlades™, hockey players can improve their accuracy of strength development, leading to improvements in agility, foot speed, and edge control. The blades are designed to provide a challenge to your stabilizer muscles, similar to training on unstable surfaces, while also improving your on-ice stride mechanics.
DriBlades™ enhances core and hip strength, which is highly transferable to on-ice performance
In addition to improving agility, foot speed, and edge control, DriBlades™ can also improve core and hip strength. These areas are crucial for hockey players, as they provide stability and power during skating and shooting. By training on DriBlades™, players can improve their accuracy in developing these muscles, leading to improved on-ice performance.
Physiological adaptations in blood chemistry improve overall endurance
Training on unstable surfaces like DriBlades™ can also lead to physiological adaptations in blood chemistry, which can improve overall endurance. By challenging your body to work harder during training, you can improve your cardiovascular fitness, leading to improved stamina and endurance on the ice.
In conclusion, training on unstable surfaces like DriBlades™ off-ice training blades can provide a host of benefits for hockey players. From improved movement efficiency and stride efficiency, to improvements in agility, foot speed, and edge control, these training methods can help players take their game to the next level. Additionally, the improvements in core and hip strength, along with physiological adaptations in blood chemistry, can lead to improved overall endurance on the ice. Incorporating these training methods into your off-ice routine can help you become a better, more well-rounded hockey player. By combining unstable surface training with traditional strength training exercises, athletes can optimize their development and reduce imbalances, leading to a more complete and effective training program.
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