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My Thoughts on Aerobic Training and Hockey As It Relates to Preparation
Much of the banter and discussion regarding sports performance on the internet, conferences etc seem to focus on speed, power, and strength. These topics are obviously very critical in the development of high performance athletes. The one area that I always dedicate much thought and program development to is cardiovascular conditioning. Like the afore mentioned…
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