Professional hockey teams in the U.S. and around the world have been very progressive in preparing their players for competition. The intensity demands in the sport are tremendous and conditioning plays a tremendous part. What these teams have found out was that understanding the exact intensity demands of each individual player while they are on the ice is critical to preparation.

While a line made up of three players may have complimentary playing styles, their fitness levels may vary and require different cardiovascular training for each player. By putting a Polar heart rate monitor on them during a shift on the ice, you can gather the necessary information to build their cardio training program for off the ice training as well. With the new Team System, the data is stored right in the transmitter worn under the pads so they won’t even know its there. Analyzing the information on a PC can help spot trends or weaknesses that can be improved. Watching things like how long it takes to recover between shifts on the ice are critical and can help guide a training plan.

With Polar, you get a look inside your players’ bodies and with that, a more effective way to prepare your team for competition.