Cool-down / Recovery

Foam Roll / Tissue Work

N/A (recovery — full-body tissue work) N/A (mobility/recovery)
i.

How to Do It

Use a foam roller (or ball) to slowly roll over the major muscle groups — quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and back — pausing on tender spots and breathing slowly to let the tissue relax. Roll at a controlled pace, spending the prescribed time on each area without rushing or rolling directly over joints or bones. Keep the pressure tolerable.

ii.

Why It Works

Self-myofascial release applies pressure to the muscles and fascia, which can reduce perceived tightness, improve tissue pliability, and promote relaxation and blood flow; a recovery tool that helps the muscles relax and may improve short-term range of motion and comfort.

iii.

Hockey Transfer

Supports recovery and tissue quality after the loading of skating and training — reducing tightness and helping the muscles feel and move better; maintaining supple tissue supports range of motion and comfort for skating.

iv.

Coaching Cues

  • "Roll slow, pause on tender spots"
  • "breathe and let it relax"
  • "tolerable pressure, avoid the joints"
v.

Common Mistakes

Rolling too fast; excessive painful pressure; rolling directly over joints or bones; holding the breath

vi.

Progression / Regression

Progression

more pressure or a firmer roller/ball

Regression

lighter pressure or a softer roller

vii.

Primary Muscles

N/A (recovery — full-body tissue work)
viii.

Energy System

N/A (mobility/recovery)

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This exercise is part of a fully periodized 12-week off-ice program — built by a sport scientist who coaches at the national level.

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