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JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE STUCK AT HOME doesn't mean you should snuggle up on the couch with a bag of your favorite chips. In addition to staying active, it's important to eat right, get plenty of sleep and practice good hygiene to stay healthy. Experts say that it's more important than ever to eat a well-balanced diet including lean meats such as chicken breasts and turkey; healthy fats like avocados, nuts and olives; and lots of fruits and vegetables. Limit the amount of processed foods you eat, such as chips, cookies and crackers. Maintaining a food journal is one way to hold yourself accountable. Even though you're staying close to home, it's important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water while cutting back on the soda. Don't Fill Your Downtime With Food Much of the time we eat because we're bored, and during these times when there's no school or hockey and it's tougher to go hang out with friends, we have more time on our hands. Setting a schedule and sticking to it will help you avoid aimlessly wandering into the kitchen for an unneeded snack or meal. The best way to fight those boredom-related cravings is to keep yourself busy. Rather than binge watching Netflix or staging a marathon video game session, work on a puzzle, read a book or play some brain games to keep your mind sharp. 5,000 SHOTS How Much Do You Think Your Shot Would Improve If you Took 5,000 Shots While Covid-19 Keeps You Off The Ice? Goal: Increase your shot speed, release quickness and accuracy Plan: Shoot 5,000 pucks Daily Goal: Shoot 250 to 500 pucks per day Variations: Mix it up with wrist shot, snap shot, backhand shot, slap shot, drag & shoot, shoot while balancing on one foot, one timers, etc. Use your imagination to create on-ice scenarios in your backyard. APRIL/MAY 2020 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM // 25 FOR MANY YEARS a debate raged in hockey circles about the benefits of inline skating for ice hockey players. Some coaches were firm believers that it would have a negative impact when you get back on the ice. Others say that any form of exercise is better than no exercise at all. With the advancements in technology, inline skates have come a long way to a point where there really is no downside to ice hockey players hitting the road to train. Inline skating is obviously not the same as skating on ice, and there will be a short transition period going back to the blades. Still, there are benefits to be had, whether it's working on lengthening your stride, building up your leg muscles or improving your conditioning. And as the weather warms up, it's fun to hit the streets for a skate around your neighborhood. The bottom line is there are different ways to train in the offseason, so find what works best for you. BENEFITS OF INLINE SKATING? Goalies: You can get in on the action by finding a friend or family member to shoot on you. You don't have to make 5,000 saves, but be in net for 5,000 shots and work on your technique. HOME CHALLENGE: Food For Thought Scan the page or take a photo and send it to: Training@GVNperformance.com Click to download