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Are you a hockey player and doing the hardest part wrong? You show up to the rink expecting to perform without priming the body that has to get you through the entire game. Coach Mike and Coach Eric Hinrichsen break down the simple, high-impact training approach that helps men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s feel stronger, skate better, and stay in the game longer.
Eric is a hockey strength trainer who works with men in the 35-45 range, especially pickup (beer league) hockey players who want to keep up on the ice without wrecking their backs, hips, shoulders, and knees. We dig into why hockey shouldn't be your only form of exercise, how to use the gym to support your skating, and why confidence in your body matters as much as conditioning.
Learnr:
- Why a 45- to 60-minute game isn't enough to maintain strength, mobility, and durability, no matter your age.
- The warm-up mistake many players make before an explosive sport.
- Why dynamic movement beats long static stretching before you lace up the skates.
- The single-leg exercises that translate best to skating balance and edge control.
- How to build a stronger posterior chain to support your back and reduce wear and tear
- What to focus on if you are getting back on the ice after years away.
Coach Mike also shares his hockey comeback story, from growing up in Toronto’s hockey culture to returning to the game after a long break and realizing how much better it feels when strength training and smart preparation are part of the routine.
The conversation also gets real about late-night games, parent life, business life, and whether your current hockey schedule actually matches the season of life you’re in.
If you play beer league, men’s league, or you are thinking about getting back on skates, this episode is your reminder that simple fundamentals, the right warm-up, and a strong gym base can make hockey more fun, safer, and easier to enjoy for years to come.
Guest Instagram: Eric Hinrichsen @alwayshungrypt
Instagram: Coach Mike's Instagram
Website: www.mindfulemthodcoach.com
