People are always asking about the “secrets to success” when
it comes to hockey training. The true “secrets,” though, are a lot less
mysterious than you might think. In fact, they’re pretty simple; it’s following
them that’s the hard part.
Stick to a Doable
Meal Plan
First things first, no matter what you may have heard,
following a nutritious meal plan is important during the training season. You
need to provide the body with the fuel it requires to train and perform
optimally.
The key is to find a meal plan that the athlete can actually
stick to and that works around his or her daily routine. Obviously, then, the
meal plan will look different from person to person.
Working in a few sit-down meal times, as well as
pre-performance and post-performance snacks and then sticking to the set
schedule will do wonders for any training plan. Meal prepping can help as well,
particularly for those who have busy schedules.
Have a Workout
Schedule
Just as a good meal plan is necessary for success, so is a
good workout plan.
Go ahead and plan out workouts- practices and games count
too- for the week. That way, you’ll know what needs to get done each day. Once
you have a plan, completing it is a whole lot easier than it would be if you
were just “winging it.”
Plus, when you plan your workouts ahead of time,
incorporating games and more into the schedule, you can ensure that each part
of the body is getting the exercise it needs to perform at its best.
Take Breaks
This final “success secret” might surprise you, but here it
is: don’t be afraid to take breaks.
Meal plans and workout plans are great. And, you should
follow them to the best of your ability. However, don’t be so rigid with them
that you miss out on life and burn out. That’s an easy way to go off your
training plan long-term, which won’t do you any favors.
So, don’t be afraid to go off your eating plan to have cake
at a friend’s party or to enjoy pizza with your pals. Likewise, it’s okay to
skip exercise here and there if you’re not feeling well or are still really sore
from your last session.
Listen to your body and give it a rest when it needs one.
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