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An Interview with NHL Trainer Ben Prentiss

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I was able to sit down last week and talk training with Ben Prentiss from Prentiss Hockey Performance. Ben trains a number of professional athletes, and over the past 14 years he has carved out a niche as one of the top hockey trainers on the planet.

His impressive client list includes Martin St. Louis, James van Riemsdyk, Max Pacioretty, Matt Moulson, Ryan Shannon, and Cam Atkinson, to name a few.

We talked hockey, nutrition, how he adjusted his training during the lockout, who his fittest clients are, and much more.

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In-season and Offseason Training: A Comparison

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There are some significant differences in how NHL players (and other professional athletes) train during their season compared to the offseason. The wear and tear that comes with playing games means that players are unable to push their bodies as hard as they do in the summer. But that doesn’t mean that training during the season is any less important than during the summer. In fact, it can go a long way to prevent injuries, improve recovery time, and in turn improve performance.

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