sonsplayhockey 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 Just thought I'd pass this along.I just started my running (walk , jog, sprint,jog, walk) with ankle weights. It really is working out my hip flexors (upper leg muscles near groin). I feel like I do the morning after a long game. Weights simulate the weight of skates and shin pads so it works your muscles harder. I started this because I noticed towards the end of games when my upper leg muscles were tired, my stride would fall apart. Wanted to strengthen them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmhky_11 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 Just speculation, but I have heard that they are bad for your knees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?showtopic=9219 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman9621 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?showtopic=9219 This is different, it's hard to compare running to skating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockechamp14 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 reguardless, if you train slow, you play slow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman9621 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 reguardless, if you train slow, you play slow... Have you ever heard of resistance training? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Harris 31 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 One of my reps showed me skate weights called Speed Strap. I haven't tried them but I like them conceptually.They're a pliable weight that velcros directly onto the skate. I don't think I would use them just playing hockey, but I could see the benefit of using them while practicing on strict skating strides.On a slight digression, a few of us have skated with Derek Armstrong during his summer vacations. I wasn't at one of the pick ups, but obviously the hacks were happy to be skating with an NHL player. At least, they were until they got to the locker room and realized he had been skating around with a twenty-five pound vest. At that point, they were depressed..... :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 That speed starp sounds like a good idea i might order one! anything to egt quicker hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambro 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdeta...model_nbr=42946Running with one of those on would be better for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 They're really expensive though and you'd look really fat when you wear it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockechamp14 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2005 reguardless, if you train slow, you play slow... Have you ever heard of resistance training? Think about it, do you think joe sakic practiced his wrist/snap shot off ice slowly dragging the puck forward? Did pavel bure use skate weights to get his feet moving so fast? Sure, resistance training can be conductive with things like squats, but when you're performing excercizes using a lot of foot movement, you want to be increasing your agility as much as you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2005 anything to egt quicker hands Just play with the puck in your house 10-20 minutes a day and you will notice a BIG improvement on your hands at the begining of your camp in september. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman9621 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2005 reguardless, if you train slow, you play slow... Have you ever heard of resistance training? Think about it, do you think joe sakic practiced his wrist/snap shot off ice slowly dragging the puck forward? Did pavel bure use skate weights to get his feet moving so fast? Sure, resistance training can be conductive with things like squats, but when you're performing excercizes using a lot of foot movement, you want to be increasing your agility as much as you can. What are you talking about? I'd bet that Joe Sakic practiced with a weight on his stick before, and I'd bet that Pavel Bure did resistance training along with sprints and such. Resistance training is one of the best things you can do for hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
