With today’s busy schedules, a balanced dinner can be dropped just about as quick as a puck at centre ice. Yet when it comes to the physical demands of an anaerobic sport, such as hockey, an athlete’s performance can easily lose its lustre by skipping a complete meal. In fact, a skipped meal puts an [...]
November 12, 2012
Alex Fioroni, The Nutrition Chef
On The Fly, The Kitchen
Even though we are in an age of overconsumption, many athletes are falling short of the recommended daily nutrient intake. This not only puts you at high risk of getting a cold or the flu, it also leads to poor workout recovery. And if your body can’t recover properly after a workout, your performance will [...]
November 5, 2012
Susannah Juteau, MSc, RD — Consultant, Peak Performance
On The Fly, The Kitchen
Everything good this season will result from the energy of your players! When it comes to playing your best game, understanding how to re-energize is every bit as important as mental toughness, or knowing the team system, or game preparation. NHL coaches pay intense attention to the energy of both their individual players and their [...]
November 1, 2012
Ryan Walter — Abbotsford Heat President, Stanley Cup Champion, Coach, Speaker, Author
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