FAQ’s
- When can my child begin athletic training?
- What is the difference between B3 training and other facilities?
- What is a skate treadmill?
- What are some common issues with the skating stride?
- What are the benefits to the B3 training programs?
- Who trains at B3?
- What can I expect from a B3 trainer?
When can my child begin athletic training?
B3 athletes can start as young as age 8, both males and females. Research has shown that exposing children to multidirectional training helps develop movement and motor patterns for increased coordination, balance and strength development. Sport specialization for skill development is ideal for adolescents 12 years and older. Introducing physical activity early in childhood helps youth grow up with better self-esteem, confidence and healthy lifestyle habits.
What is the difference between B3 training and other facilities?
At Body By Bennett we specialize in human movement and conditioning. It is important to develop the appropriate movement patterns and reaction patterns within a kinetic chain. Our priority is to build a better athlete from the ground up focusing on increasing strength, power, and speed. You have to move to get involved. Our style of training is innovative and ever evolving to meet the demands of today’s athlete.
The Body by Bennett skate treadmill is the best piece of hockey-specific training equipment in the world. The skate treadmill looks similar to a running treadmill, except that it is wider, and it’s ice is made from 1-inch slats of plastic. The skate treadmill has variable speeds up to 20 miles per hour and a variable incline up to 20 degrees. The area in front and around it is surrounded by plastic, so the players can perform passing, shooting and stick handling drills. These unique features enable players to effectively train on the skate treadmill.
What is skate treadmill training?
Our skate treadmill program is designed to improve the mechanics of stride and to create a more efficient athlete. The skate treadmill simulates on-ice skating patterns in order to identify where the athlete can improve.
Athletes are able to train in their own equipment as there trainer works with them one on one analyzing and correcting their performance. The skate treadmill is truly an invaluable tool for developing new motor patterns during a stride.
What are some common issues with the skating stride?
Forward lean – many young athletes will crouch or lean too far forward pushing there centre of gravity to the toe of the skate reducing the length of there stride and the speed of skate return for glide and momentum.
Short strides –stride length effects the speed and effort of an athlete. More strides mean that an athlete is doing more work than required as well as reducing there overall speed.
Toe return – when an athlete returns their foot to the glide position it is common for them to remain externally rotated and therefore the glide is not in a direct line. When the foot doesn’t return to the straight position is reduces the amount of forward momentum and motion created by the push of the opposite foot.
What are the benefits to the B3 training programs?
Our training programs are designed to push athletes to the next level. Progressive programs are important to build upon the athlete’s current abilities at the appropriate pace without overwhelming them. B3 Athletics has programs suited for both on and off season training for athletes of all levels.
Anyone interested in taking their game to the next level and pushing their skills beyond anything they previously thought possible. Our programs are enjoyed by local and international athletes alike from novice to professional. Regardless of your current fitness level B3 Athletics has a program to help you reach your goals.
What can I expect from a B3 trainer?
At B3 Athletics we pride ourselves in supporting our athletes in their endeavors. Our trainers invest themselves in the success of our clients and provide them with the education, innovative training, and motivation they need to succeed.