How Breath Work is Helpful to Elite Hockey Players
On This Page: Sharpens Focus and Mental Clarity Accelerates Recovery and Reduces Fatigue Enhances Endurance and Stamina Reduces Stress and Promotes Restful Sleep Practical Breathwork Routines for Hockey Players: Final Thoughts Breathwork is an essential tool for elite hockey players to optimize performance, recovery, and focus. Controlled breathing techniques influence the nervous system, reduce stress,…
Why Vitamin D3+K2 is Helpful to Elite Hockey Players
On This Page: Why Vitamin D3 Matters for Hockey Performance Why K2 is Just as Important Why Sports Research Vitamin D3 + K2 is a Smart Choice Final Thoughts When it comes to performing at the highest level, marginal gains make a massive difference. Strength, endurance, recovery, and overall health aren’t just about how hard…
Discipline Over Motivation: The Key to Athletic Success
On This Page: Motivation is Fleeting-Discipline is Reliable Building a System, Not Just Seeking a Spark The Best Athletes Aren’t Always the Most Motivated-They’re the Most Disciplined It’s easy to get fired up watching a highlight reel or listening to a pre-game speech. That rush of motivation makes you want to hit the gym harder,…
Why Hockey Players (and All Athletes) Should Be Multi-Sport Athletes
On This Page: The Science: Why Multi-Sport Athletes Perform Better What About Older Athletes The Bottom Line In the world of youth sports, there’s a growing trend toward early specialization—playing one sport year-round from a young age. While this might seem like the best way to develop elite skills, science (and history) suggest otherwise. Not…
Why Every Athlete Should Have a Nighttime Routine for Recovery
On This Page: Step 1: Set a Consistent Sleep Schedule Step 2: Optimize Your Nutrition for Sleep & Recovery Step 3: Use Light & Temperature to Your Advantage Step 4: Develop a Wind-Down Routine Step 5: Track & Adjust Your Routine Final Takeaway Athletes focus heavily on training and nutrition, but sleep and nighttime recovery…
Why Everyone Should Be Taking Supplements
On This Page: Modern Food Isn’t as Nutrient-Dense as It Used to Be Most People Are Chronically Deficient in Key Nutrients Training and Stress Increase Nutrient Demands Gut Health Impacts Nutrient Absorption Supplements Help You Optimize Health, Not Just Avoid Deficiencies There’s a big debate around supplements. Some people think they’re unnecessary if you eat…
Nutritional Greens: Do Athletes Need a Greens Powder?
On This Page: What Are Nutritional Greens? Potential Benefits for Hockey Players & Athletes Are Greens Powders Necessary? Who Might Benefit Most? How to Choose the Right Greens Powder Recommended brands How & When to Take Greens Powder Final Verdict: Do You Need a Greens Powder? Athletes focus heavily on protein, hydration, and macronutrient timing,…
How to Boost Recovery: What My WHOOP Data Reveals
On This Page: Prioritizing Sleep: The #1 Recovery Booster Vitamin D: A Surprising Recovery Booster A Consistent Wake Time Improves Recovery Caffeine: A Small but Noticeable Boost Final Thoughts: Small Changes, Big Recovery Gains Screenshot of WHOOP data Optimizing recovery is one of the easiest ways to improve performance. Whether it’s a hard practice, a…
How Alcohol Affects Athletic Recovery and Performance
On This Page: Sleep How Alcohol Impacts My Recovery (According To WHOOP) The Sleep Problem: Less REM, More Light Sleep Performance Trade-Off: Is It Worth It? How to Minimize Alcohol’s Impact on Recovery Final Thoughts: Is Alcohol Worth It? Screenshot of WHOOP data Hockey is a fast, high-intensity sport that demands peak physical and mental…
Optimizing Supplement Timing for Peak Hockey Performance
As a hockey player, my body is constantly under physical stress—from morning skating sessions to gym workouts and evening practices. To stay at my best, I focus on strategically timing my supplements to enhance absorption, improve effectiveness, and ensure my body gets what it needs when it needs it most. Below is my daily supplement…
