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Off-Season Strength Training For Ice Hockey!

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Here is a list of hockey-specific exercises to prepare you for the upcoming hockey season! Printable workout logs included!

Off-Season Leg Strength Training For Ice Hockey
The legs are the origin of force development, exerting force against the ground that is farther transferred up and throughout the body for all movements. As well the trunk (abdominal-low back complex) has a tremendous importance in sport.
All force is transferred from ground up, so if the core is weak, force is reduced as it is transferred to upper torso. Hip and trunk rotation, core stabilization and dynamic balance are key aspects to optimal athletic performance.
General Strength Acquisition

3 sets x 10-12 repetitions (*warm-up sets)
Rest 90-seconds between sets
Tempo = 3 - 0 - 2
Stretching must be done every day. Do NOT neglect this component.

Sample Leg Workout

Sumo Squats - 3 x 10-12 reps
Hamstring Curls - 3 x 10-12 reps
Lunges - 3 x 10-12 reps
Back Extensions - 3 x 10-12 reps

Click here for printable workout log!
Hockey-Specific Exercises

Hamstring Curl
Lie face down on leg curl bench with heel roller pad resting on back of ankles with the knees just off the bottom of the bench. Slowly curl the legs toward the buttocks, keep the hips pressed into the bench and slowly lower to starting position. This exercise is also performed using one leg at a time.

Lunge
Hold light dumbbells and step forward with a slightly exaggerated stride until the front thigh is parallel to the ground. Do not allow the knee to extend beyond the toes and keep the knee and foot in alignment. The trailing knee should be 3-5 cm from floor. Keep the torso vertical and push off the lead leg to return to the starting position.

Sumo Squat
Perform a regular squat but stand with legs spread extremely wide apart in order to train the adductors (groin) to a greater extent. Rest the barbell on the trapezius (NOT the neck). Position the feet and hips under bar, take it off the rack and take 2 steps back. Place the feet shoulder-width apart with the head up. Drop the hips and "sit back into a chair".


Start the movement at the hip joint, not the knees. Squat as deep as possible in this position by flexing at hip and sticking your butt out, and keep the low back tensed in a neutral position. Return to the starting position by extending at the hips and the knees.

Submitted by: Craig Ballantyne

Off-Season Upper Body Strength Training For Ice Hockey
General Strength Acquisition

3 sets x 10-12 repetitions (*warm-up sets)
Rest 90-seconds between sets
Tempo = 3 - 0 - 2
Stretching must be done every day. Do NOT neglect this component.

Sample Upper Body Workout

Bench Press - 3 x 10-12
Chin-Ups - 3 x 10-12
Close-Grip Bench Press - 3 x 10-12
Seated Row - 3 x 10-12
Hammer Curls - 3 x 10-12

Click here for printable workout log!
Exercise Description

Bench Press
Keep the feet flat on the floor and eyes under the bar. Take a grip 4-6 inches wider than shoulder width. Stop the bar above the mid-chest when the upper arms are horizontal.

Close-Grip Bench Press
Use a shoulder-width grip to perform a bench press while keeping the elbows close to the sides. This exercise emphasizes recruitment of the triceps.

Chin-Ups
Use a shoulder-width reverse grip on a chin-up bar. Pull your body up till the chest reaches the height of the bar. Lower to the starting position with control.

Seated Row
Keep arms and back straight and knees slightly bent. Pull handle to lower abdomen, keep elbows close to sides, and torso upright. Return the weight without leaning forward.

Hammer Curl
Hold dumbbells with the palms facing the body. Curl the weights to the shoulders by bending only at the elbow.

Submitted by: Craig Ballantyne

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By: Karan Singh The influence of technology in the field of gaming continues to grow at a rapid pace. As computer and video games have increased exponentially in popularity over time, they have caused significant impact upon popular culture. This form of entertainment has spawned many fads. Video game culture has evolved in time, particularly in connection with internet culture. Today, one can see the impact of computer and video games in politics, television, popular music, and Hollywood. A lot of research is conducted to study its effect on lifestyle and behavior of the wow powerleveling gamer especially kids. Online game is the most sought leisure activity followed by kids now days. Computers play a major role in shaping the future of kids. Days are gone when children loved to indulge in outdoor activities, rather than running or playing outside children spend most of their time playing online games. Online games surely have an impact on minds of kids’ . Taking into consideration it positively is a great mind exercise and helps kids explore many new things. It includes improvement in recursive and proactive thinking, increased sociability, and improved interpretive skills. Research shows that the children who played online games were more active and had sharper minds than their other counterparts. Some video games have been specifically designed to teach people about a certain subject, expand concepts, reinforce development, understand an historical event or culture, or assist them in learning a skill as they play. Computer and video games also receive much more negative critics because games are often coined with issue such as mindless entertainment, enhanced social recluse, sexism and consumerism.  Research shows that kids who play violent video games showed an increase in emotional arousal – and a corresponding decrease of activity in brain areas involving self-control, inhibition and attention. There was a research conducted on a group of children where two action games were included the first game was the high-octane but non-violent racing other was the ultra-violent. The team divided children into two groups, and randomly assigned the kids to play one of the two games. Immediately after the play sessions, the children were given MRIs of their brains. The scans showed a negative effect on the brains of the kids that played ultra-violent for 30 minutes. That same effect was not present in the kids who played non-violent.

Children all over the world seek love and peace from video games, in order to escape abusive parents, siblings, and classmates. The psychological effects of computer games. Some video games lead to aggressive behavior others lead to aggressive thoughts. Much of the debate about gaming deals with the relationship between aggressive behavior and the negative content found in the games. Some studies have purported that there is a correlation between depression and playing computer games. Some psychologists and parents' groups have criticized video games because they believe they cause children to sit alone infront of computer for many hours in a row, interacting with a machine (although chatting can be considered a more socially open environment) rather than running and playing outside as they exercise and improve their social skills by playing with other children. They claim that video games can be even more addictive to children than TV and therefore more likely to isolate them socially in this way. People often think that increased game usage necessarily means increased depression, alienation, and lost of sense of community.

 Everyone who plays video games has a different reason for playing and the usage of the game leads to different effects for each individual person. Childhood upbringings, peer influences, pressures at school, and family issues are all factors that have a strong connection with the effects of gaming on individuals. So if a person’s reality doesn’t counter that which is on the computer and television screen, than a child may aim to make the game he plays a reality. From this idea we see school shootings, increased drug usage, and depression. Sure video games maybe therapeutic for some people, but the small amount of people who are negatively affected by gaming impact many. So just like one alcoholic can cause a car accident that can kill twenty people, increased promotion of violence coupled with real life graphics can do the same thing.

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Testicular cancer is a kind of cancer which is formed in the testis tissues present in the scrotum. Testis is a gland which is responsible for producing male hormones and sperm that testicular cancer can affect the production of the above. Two major testicular cancer kinds can be seen. One is called the seminomas which grow in a slow manner and which are sensitive to radiation therapy and the other is called the nonseminomas which grow faster. seminomas can be of three kinds as anaplastic, spermatocytic or classic and the nonseminoma kinds can include embryonal carcinoma, choriocarcinoma, yolk sac tumors and teratoma. Both nonseminoma and seminoma cells can be present in testicular tumors.

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Stun Gun Styles--Choose Your Weapon

By: Gene Brenner Stun Guns come in many sizes, shapes and voltages. Categorizing these attributes will help you choose an appropriate self defense product.

Shapes

The prototypical stun gun is rectangular in shape and perhaps 3/4 to one inch thick. Sizes generally increase with voltage power as more space is needed for more nine volt batteries.

The second common shape is one of a cell phone or Blackberry. This is the so-called 'covert' self defense item where the intent of the device is hidden behind an innocuous shape. These are small enough to fit in a purse or glove compartment.

A third shape has recently arrived where the handle is molded into the device. Think of brass knuckles where the administration is straight on. This shape offers a more secure grip which could be crucial in a high stress situation. The Knuckle Blaster is a 950,000 volt stun gun that actually resembles brass knuckles (although this one is molded plastic with an outer soft rubber skin.)

Stun batons are also members of the stun gun family. Consider these high-tech versions of the night stick. They are a natural for a walking patrolman and the night watchman.

Sizes

One of the tallest of the rectangle style stun guns is the Streetwise SW1000. This 1000K volt stunner measures 8.25 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch. It also features a built-in alarm. It requires three 9 volt batteries to power.

At the other spectrum, the Small Fry 1,000,000 volt mini stun gun may be the smallest battery powered zapper with the biggest wallop. This model measures an amazing 3 1/4 inches x 2 inches x 3/4 inch. This is made possible by the development of lithium batteries. This stun gun takes three button size lithium-ion batteries.

Stun batons come in either fixed or expandable models. You can keep your attacker at bay with the expandable type which can extend to 21'. With your arm out-stretched you can keep an assailant a safer distance away than with a traditional hand held. Common fixed stun baton sizes are 16, 18 and 20 inches. Some models feature an alarm to hopefully scare a would-be intruder.
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Voltages

Stun gun voltages run the gamut from 80,000 volts to 1.2 million volts. Many fall in the 300K to 500K range. At 80K, the Talon MINI stun gun is one of the smallest and most affordable models. It measures just 4' tall and has enough power to keep a would-be attacker dazed and confused for several minutes. At the other extreme, the Double Trouble stun gun delivers an ultra powerful 1.2 million volts. It's one of the new grip style devices with contacts on either end. This design is responsible for the unit's high power.

It must be mentioned that although these defensive products deliver high voltages, the amperage is very low, perhaps only 2-4 milliamps. They're considered reasonable force in resisting attack and are non-lethal. In fact, if you stand around too long watching your handy-work, you could regret it. Recovery time depends upon voltage and the length or series of administrations. But most people will recover in only 4-8 minutes. So run to safety first, not last.

 Gene Brenner is an expert in personal defense weapons. You can learn more about stun guns here