Focus Fitness

Our Performance Hockey program is the pinnacle of our hockey-focused training program and one of the most intense hockey specific preparation programs you will find anywhere.

Divided into sub-groups, the High Performance program is for serious players at the Midget, Junior and College level; the Pro Performance program is designed for the professional hockey players who want to achieve peak peformance for the upcoming hockey season.

Prior to the start of the program in May, athletes will go through a battery of strength, flexibility, speed, power and agility tests. Follow up testing in August will compare results from the start to the finish of the training program. For those athletes still playing during the May testing sessions, a second round of testing will take place in June.

Energy system training (aerobic & anaerobic) is critical to improving on-ice performance. Without a solid foundation of strength, flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, the athlete's body will never be fully prepared to develop the explosive speed and power required to play hockey at its highest level. Training programs are modified every four weeks and are personalized according to initial assessment results and personal goals.

To optimize speed, agility, quickness and explosive power, athlete's must first have a solid foundaiton of:

• Coordination
• Balance
• Core Strength
• Athleticism

This aspect of the athlete's training program provides maximum carryover to the on-ice conditioning program and to improving on-ice speed, agility, quickness and power. Unique methods developed for the Performance Hockye Program and training tools will ensure that the athlete will work hard, have fun, and perform to the best of their ability.

The ultimate preparation tool for the upcoming season; innovitive drills, unique tools, and hockey coaching experience enable Focus Fitness to provide the only program of its kind in Manitoba. The athlete will improve explosiveness, speed, agility, quickness, shot power, and overall skill. Combining the strength training with the on-ice skills, the Performance Hockey Program will enhance the athlete's ability to fight off checks and win those important one-on-one battles.

As part of the orientation kit, all athletes will receive a nutrition guide. This guide will include information on:

• Proper pre-, during-, and post-training nutrition.
• Tips on losing body fit and gaining lean muscle mass.
• Rest and recovery techniques.
• Delicious recipes to maximize results.