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Fully Loaded 2011
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Young players talk, manufacturers listen
BEING RECRUITED FOR MARKET RESEARCH can rank just above having a root canal on consumers’ popularity lists. That’s not the case when the consumers are hockey players, however. When the sport’s major equipment makers – including Bauer, Reebok-CCM, Easton and Warrior – come calling for input on new products, their most passionate customers enjoy the drill. In fact, young males who blue language and alpha attitudes eschew customary behavior to offer something more insightful. “You think kids that age might (swear) to try to impress others, but they don’t,” said Kolin Watts of 7th Sense Research, who facilitates groups for Warrior. “If you show them a new product, they can break it down and identify what’s different about it. It’s amazing how they can tell how something does or doesn’t work better.” From formal focus…
Navigating the world of supplements
IN A SPORTS CLIMATE marred by blood doping, human growth hormones and fallen heroes, it’s remarkable how far away from the negative spotlight the NHL has remained. With bigger, stronger and faster athletes dominating the sport, you would think the increasing use of supplements to build strength and recover faster – to gain a competitive advantage – would be part of hockey’s culture. “Nobody would benefit more from a steroid, hormone, testosterone-enhancing supplement than hockey players,” said Tampa Bay Lighting strength and conditioning coach Chuck Lobe. “I’ve worked in college sports, including football, basketball and hockey. Granted, you take more hits in football, but how much faster are you moving in hockey? These guys are in car accidents every day and have to scrape themselves off the ground and play the next…
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Eat This!
Turning Roberts’ teachings into a star NHL career is appetizing for any young player, but it comes at the price of vigilance and discipline. Here’s a look at a typical daily menu for a player such as Tampa Bay Lightning star and Roberts acolyte Steven Stamkos. BREAKFAST: egg and oatmeal omelet BioSteel organic mineral amino drink during workout BioSteel recovery shake post workout LUNCH: Nature’s Emporium organic meal (Beretta Farms organic chicken breast with quinoa and mixed veggies) Mango mousse healthy dessert. AFTERNOON SNACK: raw almonds or raw trail mix and an apple. For players who need more calories, chicken or tuna sandwich on multi-grain bread and apple. DINNER: organic mixed green salad with organic extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar 6-8oz Beretta Farms organic grass-fed tenderloin, broccoli, sweet potato Berry parfait (mixed berries with greek yogurt, cacao nibs,…
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