Those of you interested in taking your cardiovascular training to another level and making it more efficient, read on. This method is not for everyone, but it is very effective for those of us with minimal time for exercising as well as on-ice athletes. It’s called interval training. It taxes the correct fuel systems in [...]
I’m constantly being asked questions regarding proper amounts of carbohydrates (CHO) and protein. I’ve already discussed protein in a previous issue, so allow me to move on to CHO’s. There are several approaches to the regulation of CHO metabolism: one is the healthy way, one is the athletic way (CHO loading), and last is the [...]
The word cholesterol has become a common buzzword in our current society. Before we disclose to our friends or coworkers the results of our recent cholesterol testing, let’s first take a closer look at this buzzword. As we well know, cholesterol is made up of HDL (high-density lipoprotein), LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and several other types [...]
It recently occurred to me that many of the athletes are not working on their flexibility as frequently as they should. Flexibility is often an overlooked aspect of training for a sport, especially if it is not team oriented. Stretching is actually very important; primarily to decrease the risk of injury, but it also improves [...]
