Integrate Sports Podcast

Henry Davies

Helping field hockey athletes come back stronger and perform at their best 🚀 I’m Henry, a Strength & Conditioning Coach dedicated to helping hockey athletes build strength, improve mobility, and stay injury-free. 📌 What You’ll Find Here: ✅ Strength & conditioning programs designed for hockey performance ✅ Mobility, injury prevention & recovery tips specific to hockey athletes ✅ Training insights to boost your speed, power, and endurance Performance training and hockey-specific coaching! 📩 Work with me: www.integratesports.com 📸 Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/integratesports

  1. 01/29/2025

    Episode 44: 5 Great Strength Exercises for Hockey Players

    5 Must-Do Strength Exercises for Field Hockey Players 🏑🔥 🚀 Want to get stronger, faster, and more resilient on the hockey pitch? Then this video is for you! Today, I’m breaking down 5 essential strength exercises that every hockey player should be doing to improve performance and reduce injury risk. 🏋️‍♂️💨📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ Why strength training is CRUCIAL for hockey players ⚡ ✅ 5 key exercises for speed, power, and injury prevention 🏑✅ How to do each exercise with perfect form 👌 ✅ The biggest mistakes to avoid ❌ 🔥 The 5 Essential Strength Exercises for Hockey Players: 1️⃣ Split Squats – Build single-leg strength & balance 🦵 2️⃣ Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs) – Strengthen hamstrings for faster sprints 🏃‍♂️💥 3️⃣ Copenhagen Holds – Bulletproof your groin & improve lateral movement 🤸‍♂️ 4️⃣ Calf Raises – Boost acceleration & ankle stability 🚀 5️⃣ Lateral Lunges – Increase agility & strength for quick direction changes 🔄🎯 Add These to Your Training Plan: 👉 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps for strength exercises 👉 3 sets of 15-30 seconds per side for Copenhagen Holds 👉 Focus on slow, controlled movements to maximise benefits 💪 📢 SUBSCRIBE for more hockey strength & conditioning tips! Hit the 👍 LIKE button if you found this helpful, and drop a comment below if you have any questions! 👇 🎥 More Hockey Strength Content Coming Soon! Stay Tuned! 🚨Below you can find all of our free resources. 🏑 Watch the free Hockey Fitness Masterclass here: https://integratesports.com/hockey-webinar-register-og 🏃‍♀️ Download the free Hockey Conditioning e-book here: https://integratesports.com/complete-hockey-conditioning 📚 Read the Hockey blog here:https://integratesports.com/blogs/hockey Watch the free ACL Masterclass here: https://aclaccelerator.com/register-og 📝 Download the free ACL Rehab Checklist here: https://integratesports.com/acl-checklist #integratesports #strengthandconditioning #fieldhockey #hockeyfitness #fieldhockeyfitness #hockeyconditioning #hockeyspeed #fieldhockeyconditioning #hockeyperformance #performancehockey #fieldhockeygoals #fieldhockeyislife #fieldhockeyperformance #fieldhockeyspeed #fieldhockeystrength #hockeyspeed #OnlineCoaching

  2. 01/22/2025

    Episode 43: Physical Demands of Field Hockey

    Field hockey is a fast-paced and demanding sport 🏑 that requires a unique combination of physical fitness 💪, technical skill 🧠, and tactical intelligence 🎯. In this video, we dive into what it takes to succeed in field hockey by breaking down the key physical and physiological demands players face during matches. From running up to 8km per game 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ to performing repeated sprints ⚡, accelerations, and changes of direction 🔄, the game pushes athletes to their limits. You’ll learn: How the demands vary by position 🥅, including the roles of forwards, midfielders, and defenders. Why field hockey relies heavily on both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems 💨🔥 The injury risks involved, such as ankle sprains 🤕, hamstring strains, and lower back pain—and strategies to prevent them 🛡️ How players can train smarter with position-specific conditioning 🏋️‍♂️, repeated sprint drills 🏃‍♂️, and recovery strategies 🛌 Whether you’re a player, coach, or hockey enthusiast, this video provides valuable insights into preparing for the game’s physical challenges while staying injury-free 🚑 Below you can find all of our free resources. 🏑 Watch the free Hockey Fitness Masterclass here: https://integratesports.com/hockey-webinar-register-og 🏃‍♀️ Download the free Hockey Conditioning e-book here: https://integratesports.com/complete-hockey-conditioning 📚 Read the Hockey blog here: https://integratesports.com/blogs/hockey 🦵🏻Watch the free ACL Masterclass here:https://aclaccelerator.com/register-og 📝 Download the free ACL Rehab Checklist here:https://integratesports.com/acl-checklist Don’t forget to like 👍, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 for more tips on training, performance, and injury prevention!

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Helping field hockey athletes come back stronger and perform at their best 🚀 I’m Henry, a Strength & Conditioning Coach dedicated to helping hockey athletes build strength, improve mobility, and stay injury-free. 📌 What You’ll Find Here: ✅ Strength & conditioning programs designed for hockey performance ✅ Mobility, injury prevention & recovery tips specific to hockey athletes ✅ Training insights to boost your speed, power, and endurance Performance training and hockey-specific coaching! 📩 Work with me: www.integratesports.com 📸 Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/integratesports