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We thought it time to expand a little some thoughts, science & actions to improve forearm strength for hockey.
As a masters athlete, juggling back-to-back fixtures over a weekend or longer demands more than grit—it hinges on smart nutrition that primes your engine, sustains intensity and accelerates recovery. Here, we share the latest science and practical menus for each phase—pre-game, in-game and post-game—with a special eye on catabolite clearance (especially cortisol), longevity and tournament play.
As we age, declines in joint range, muscle–tendon compliance and neural reflexes blunt our ability to accelerate, decelerate and change direction on ice or turf (Evans, 2022). Yet targeted mobility training—melding Western sports-science protocols with Eastern movement arts—can restore functional range of motion, refine biomechanics and sharpen agility well into our 40s, 50s and beyond.
Hockey players need to change running pace throughout a game. Their ability to accelerate, decelerate, and maintain speed plays a significant role in performance. To improve your ability to change pace requires an understanding of both biomechanical and physiological adaptations. Learn more..
An overview of current Product and Sports Science Research & Development projects at VOITTO. Image copyright Emily Moter.
Having a strong exercise identity is crucial for the wellbeing and continued participation of masters players. It helps maintain motivation, self-regulation, and overall satisfaction with exercise, contributing to a positive experience and successful engagement in physical activity over the long term. Learn more
Hockey is a dynamic and demanding sport requiring rapid decision-making, precise coordination, and swift reflex actions. Optimal performance hinges on both cognitive and neuromuscular functions. We examine the mechanisms of reflex actions and hand-eye coordination in hockey and share strategies to maintain and enhance these abilities…
Breathing Devices and Apps are becoming a thing
They're becoming popular in many sports to help athletes breathe better, get more oxygen, and relax. Big focus? Boosting VO2 max (your body's oxygen-using ability).Learn about the science & uses for hockey
It’s winter - get out onto the snow and boost your hockey fitness, coordination and overall wellbeing with XC skiing. We explain how and why. Great photo TomDils photography .