KNEE-jerk
Reaction time in hockey isn’t just about being quick — it’s a chain of skills under pressure. From spotting the ball or puck early to making split‑second decisions and executing with precision, every link matters. Age inevitably reshapes these abilities, but the science shows they can be trained. Vision, cognition, neuromuscular speed, and movement economy all offer levers to keep performance sharp
WIRING up ELECTROLYTES
In hockey, the margins are razor thin. A single lapse in hydration can turn sharp decision‑making into hesitation, or explosive speed into heavy legs. Electrolytes aren’t just about quenching thirst — they’re the conductors of muscle firing, reaction time, and recovery. In the furnace of back‑to‑back games, when sweat loss is relentless, getting electrolytes right can be the difference between fading in the final quarter and finishing strong
ACTING on IMPULSE
Training Impulse (TRIMP) is a well-established metric used to quantify training load in athletes by assessing the intensity and duration of physical exertion. It integrates heart rate data into a formula that reflects an athlete's physiological response to training, facilitating effective monitoring and management of training loads. Dive in