Like Naasz, Harshaw agrees that focusing on body-weight exercises are ideal for youth wrestlers. "As wrestlers get (into their high school years) and the body matures, weight lifting can be incorporated," says Harshaw. Wrestlers have a tendency to over-train their bodies, he points out.
Is lifting weights good for wrestling? Wrestling Workout Tips
Lifting supports your on mat development. Keep the volume low, intensity high, so we build strength and power, without being too tired, slow or fatigued. Read More...
Hockey players are sniffing ammonia-laced salt. The packets are known as smelling salts. They contain the active compound ammonium carbonate, a colorless-to-white crystalline solid, which helps stimulate the body's nervous system. Trainers and coaches pass out these small packets to their teams.
Why do they use smelling salts in hockey? Waved under the nose, the smelling salts stimulate the vagus nerve—the "motor nerve" of the heart and bronchi. The ammonia provides the punch and is essentially a gas-powered irritant that jolts the nerves—and the mind—into sharp, sudden wakefulness. Read More...
OPEN FACED CURVES
Open-faced curves make it easier to elevate the puck, making it great for players who often find themselves near the net and need to put the puck in the top corner of the goal. The openness also helps the younger or new-to-hockey player lift the puck as they learn the shooting process.
What is the most popular hockey stick curve? A moderate curve depth (1/2”) is the most popular and will help improve puck control, improve the ability to lift the puck easier (compared to slight), all while still having a good backhand. Read More...
