Comprehensive and up-to-date hockey-specific training guide based on hundreds of on-ice tests performed on professional hockey players from North America and Europe, this book contains descriptions and photographs of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by hockey players worldwide. Inside, you will find year-round hockey-specific programs that will improve your performance and get you results.<p> This book will have players increasing speed, strength, power, agility, and stamina while reducing chances of injury. Both beginners and advanced hockey players and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, hockey players all over the world are already benefiting from this book's techniques, and now readers can too!<p><i>The information provided by Dr. Boucher gave us the data needed to condition our players in a very individual method. We were able to take the data and help create a better conditioned athlete both on and off the ice.</i> - <b>Jim McCrossin, Athletic Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach, Philadelphia Flyers</b><p><i>The tests were ultimately the best evaluation system to create programs for each individual on our team. The state of the art technology and the knowledge of Dr. Denis Boucher and his team is useful, impressive and insightful.</i> - <b>Yannick Jean, Head Coach, Victioriaville Tigres (Québec Junior Major Hockey League)</b>