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Summer Hockey Training Myths Part 2

Yesterday we discussed the misconceptions of training too much…may look good on paper but a proper periodized program is what we are looking for

Part 2

Strengthen Weaknesses and Stretch Strengths

Why is it that everybody wants to bench press but very few people like to do chin ups or strengthen smaller muscle groups such as the rotator cuff? One common area that we often see needing attention is strong and tight pectoralis major muscle. Tight pecs can result in rounded shoulders and excessive internal rotation. A proper postural assessment will identify this problem. After recognition, the player should be prescribed exercises that will retract the shoulder blades and stretch the chest muscles. Think of training as similar to caring for a car. Tune it up and it will run more effectively. Fix the muscles that are limiting your gains and your functional strength will increase dramatically.

We, at SST, wish everyone a great summer and remind you to concentrate on your training. Please check out our website www.sst.training for more info about SST’s High Performance Summer Camp!

Learn how to become faster by dragging a sled, tire flipping, fire hose dragging, car dragging and much more!

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Hamilton

Laval

Milton

Mississauga

Oakville

Richmond Hill

Waterloo

Summer Hockey Training–Myths Part 1

Summer Training

Myths and Misconceptions

Summer is approaching fast and many players are starting to train hard for the upcoming season. We’ve seen and heard so many misconceptions about how to train, I decided to address some common mistakes and myths my colleagues and I have run into.

Athletes Who Train Too Much

Yes, I know it’s hard to believe, but some young bucks still believe more is better. Remember this common sense rule: Stress quality over quantity. Too many young hockey players come to SST for the summer thinking they should work out two or more hours in a single session every day of the week. This may sound great on paper, but in reality the body isn’t meant to endure such treatment. Don’t get me wrong, I am a firm believer in two-a-day workouts, but those workouts should be short and intense. Workouts should be no longer than one hour in length with a second workout about 4-6 hours later.

We, at SST, wish everyone a great summer and remind you to concentrate on your training. Please check out our website www.sst.training for more info about SST’s High Performance Summer Camp!

Learn how to become faster by dragging a sled, tire flipping, fire hose dragging, car dragging and much more!

Our locations include

Burlington

Hamilton

Laval

Milton

Mississauga

Oakville

Richmond Hill

Waterloo

How to pack a healthy lunch for your child Part 6!

Be careful of the drinks you pack. It’s tempting to send prepackaged drink boxes, however; they are almost all filled with too much sugar and empty calories. Instead opt for water or milk sent in reusable drink containers. Children need to stay well hydrated for proper concentration, to avoid fatigue and for proper cognitive brain function. Sugary drinks dehydrate and add too many extra empty calories.

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How to pack a healthy lunch for your child Part 5!

Limit unhealthy choices. Bottom line, if you are hungry you will eat what is available. If sugary treats are part of the lunch, children will almost always opt for those first. Filling up on empty calories and passing on the veggies. If the lunch box contains only healthy options, they WILL eat them and develop a taste for nutrient dense healthy foods, keeping them satisfied longer, avoiding the afternoon crash.

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How to pack a healthy lunch your child will eat Part 4!

Make it fun. Find ways to make healthy snacks more enjoyable. Fruit or veggies on a stick, cheese cut into shapes with a cookie cutter, celery with cream cheese and raisins (ants on a log), cut sandwiches into shapes. Any way to make it more enjoyable and encourage healthy eating.

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How to pack a healthy lunch your child will eat PART 3!

Keep it small. Even the older kids don’t require a 4-course meal packed into their lunch box. We tend to send too much food and wonder why so much comes home with them. Children tend to socialize during lunch and break times. A good rule of thumb is to pack what you would serve them if they were home for lunch, typically it wouldn’t be so large. A healthy lunch and two small snacks seem to do it.

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How to Pack Healthy Lunches Kids Will Eat Part 2

Keep it simple. When did we feel the need to all become Martha Stewart? Time is a premium as parents and we don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. Children are not expecting a five star lunch. Be sure to include fruits, veggies, proteins & whole grains. Simple real foods that keep hunger at bay. Purchase a bento box and a thermos, this allows for packing dips for veggies and hot lunch ideas.

How to Pack Healthy Lunches Kids Will Eat Part 2

How to pack a healthy lunch for your kids PART 1

How to Pack Healthy Lunches Kids Will Eat

If you are like most parents, the thought of packing another lunch for the kids seems daunting, we get bored or uninspired making them as quickly as they do eating them. Not to mention the disappointment we feel when the entire lunch comes home untouched. What’s a parent to do? No matter how old your kids are the following tips are sure to help keep tummy’s happy all day and parents happy at the end of the day when lunch boxes are returned home empty!

Part 1

Involve your child. When children have a say as to what is going into their lunches they are more likely to eat them. Involve them in every step, grocery shopping, meal preparation and recipe ideas. Search the web together for healthy recipe ideas or visit your local library for cookbooks written for kids, there are many. This will not only provide an excellent opportunity to teach your child about healthy eating & set them on the right path for life, but may also inspire some future chef’s.

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CFL COMBINE READY! Mercer Timmis!

The Combine is here and I am feeling ready. All the sacrifices that have been made through these last few months have all been preparing for this weekend. It has been filled with a strict nutrition plan, and countless hours on the field and in the gym. With Larry’s Combine prep program I feel that I am as prepared as I could be. This last week in Burlington, was the final preparation in order to get ready for the combine. It was focused primarily on technique and making sure my body is primed for this weekend. With The help of Larry, the SST Burlington team, and Steve Bodanis they have prepared me for success and I am looking forward to an exciting weekend in Toronto.

Mercer E Timmis

Haskayne School of Business ’17

Risk Management: Insurance and Finance