There may not be any more important muscle in the shoulder complex for swimmers then the Serratus Anterior. This small muscle originates from the rib cage (specifically ribs 1 to 8) and inserts into the medial border of the scapula. This muscle actively protracts the scapula or rolls the shoulder blade forward but also plays …
Unable to find a frozen lake? The ice rink is closed during the times that you are available? Don’t have time to make it out to the ice? It’s the middle of the summer and not all hockey players have access to an ice skating rink. These excuses will no longer be able to be …
Having flexibility is a good thing. However, there can come to be a time in which having too much flexibility can be a problem. This is for all those who are naturally “double jointed”. Having joints that can move pass the normal range of motion can predispose an athlete to an injury. If you can …
Fumble or first down? Incomplete or touchdown? Sometimes the difference all comes down to that little extra; and that extra is all in the hands. Here are some workout tips for you to improve your hand strength so that you make the game changing play in the right way! This content is restricted to paying …
While many people believe that having a strong pitching arm is the key to being a great pitcher. The legs are arguably the most important part of the body for pitching. The legs are what create the momentum of the body moving to the mound. Furthermore, a strong and stable back leg will not only …
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The current fitness craze seems to be running/ exercising with an Altitutde Mask. The companies claim the mask will replicate training in an environment that lacks oxygen (hypoxia) and puts a bigger demand on the cardiovascular system resulting in improved performance. At first thought, this seems like a great idea. The Kenya marathon runners train …
Muscles making up the core are arguably the most important group of muscles for a swimmer. Not having a good core can result in increased drag, an inefficient stroke, a lost of energy/ strength. In essence, a strong core is the foundation to maximizing a swimmer’s performance. Athletes without a string core will have difficulty …
Medial epicondylitis, also known as Golfer’s Elbow is injury common to golfers and those who have to grip, hold, and manipulate sporting equipment. The athletes who have sustained Golfer’s Elbow will experience a pain along the medial aspect, or inside, of the elbow and potentially grip weakness due to a tendon along the inside of …
The NHL does a great job in screening athletes and providing a standard test for athletes to be able to showcase their athleticism . Owners/ front office, coaches, and the medical staff provide a number of test that are sports specific movements applicable to hockey. Whether conducting a training program or looking to perform exercises …
Hockey places a tremendous amount of stress on the hips. For this reason, it is no wonder why, the most common injury in hockey is a groin strain (of the hip adductors or hip flexors). The hip adductor muscles are normally stabilizing muscles that keep the pelvis level when the body is moving. However, with …
