Warm Up Strength Training
Although in principle it is possible to warm up on the ice, by doing a few laps or certain Moves In The Field, you will be wasting valuable ice time on something which can be done for free at the rink-side. Even if you think that working on stroking is never a waste of time, it is much easier to concentrate in proper technique and posture when you are not all cold and stiff. Also, it is impossible to stretch you leg muscles properly with your boots on. Finally, if you test or compete it is especially important to have an warm-up routine in order to be able to use the short on-ice warm up more effectively. Not to mention that the warm up helps relax and keep those pre-performance nerves under control.
