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	PlayYourGame.com is proud to welcome Sandy Lamarre as a feature writer. As a third year professional, Sandy will bring insight to all parts of the game. Conditioning By Sandy Lamarre May 24, 2000 Over the course of three years of professional hockey, I've discovered that talent alone is not enough. Conditioning and stretching are a large part of my success. A main part of that success during the season is how hard I've worked in the off-season. Many players have remained injury free due to their work ethic and conditioning during the summer. In my off-season, I concentrate on building strength, stretching, and getting into shape. The first couple of months I focus on building back some of the strength I lost from the previous season. I will mainly go to the gym four days a week and lift weights. I work two days on upper body, like shoulders and arms, then two days on my legs, and then I will rest for a couple of days before starting my routine again. It's also important during my time in the gym that I stretch to prevent any injuries. After two to three months of my routine, I will start to add some cardiovascular workouts like biking and running. This will give me the endurance and strength that I will need for the up and coming season. During the hockey season, it is hard to workout a lot so I try to get into the gym as much as possible. My workouts consist of lightweights and a lot of the bike to stay in shape. Playing so many games during the season, I've learned that stretching before and after games also has positive effects. It helps with your flexibility and prevents soreness after games. Another factor of working out is getting the proper nutrition. It is necessary to eat at least an hour before your workout. A good carbohydrate meal will give you the energy you'll need to get through your intense workout. Also, you should drink a lot of fluids before, during, and after your workouts to prevent dehydration and muscle cramping. The combination of conditioning and a good diet will definitely benefit you and contribute to a successful hockey season. Sandy Lamarre 1 Year ECHL 2 Years WPHL
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