Repeat Tempo Intervals
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How to Do It
Perform repeated moderate-intensity intervals (tempo runs or work bouts) at a controlled, sustainable effort with set recovery between each, repeating for the prescribed number. Hold a consistent, repeatable pace across all intervals rather than fading. Keep form clean and breathing rhythmic throughout.
Why It Works
Repeating moderate-intensity intervals with controlled rest develops aerobic capacity and the ability to sustain a strong pace repeatedly; the repeated efforts at threshold-type intensity build the aerobic engine and work capacity that support sustained and repeated efforts.
Hockey Transfer
Builds the aerobic capacity and repeatable work capacity that support sustaining effort and recovering across multiple shifts and periods; trains the engine that lets a player keep producing strong efforts deep into a game.
Coaching Cues
- "Consistent, repeatable pace"
- "don’t fade across intervals"
- "controlled effort, clean form"
Common Mistakes
Starting too fast and fading; inconsistent pacing; sloppy form; cutting recovery too short or too long
Progression / Regression
more intervals, longer work, or less rest
fewer intervals, shorter work, or more rest
Primary Muscles
Energy System
Aerobic
Put it to work
on the ice.
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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