"Sound advice for hockey players at all levels of play." Total Hockey Conditioning is a comprehensive guide to conditioning that includes both theory and specific training programs for all age groups. Written for coaches, players, trainers, and conditioning specialists, this book explains how to increase strength, power, speed, energy, flexibility, and agility. By applying these principles, players will compete at a higher level while avoiding injuries and recovering more quickly from fatigue. Key features of this book include: On- and off-ice programs for all age groups Power, speed and strength training Quickness and flexibility training Energy system training Nutrition regimes including what to eat and drink before, during and after the game Mental training including stress management Detailed and highly informative, this book is illustrated with 450 tables, figures, and diagrams. Practical advice is provided for planning a year-round fitness program.