Sokol Fitness

01/25/2022

Finally meal prepping like I wanted to a year ago

12/26/2021

While coaching on the ice I’m averaging double my resting heart rate…. More work than I thought 😰

12/23/2021

A video on my thoughts of the stick “Wrap Around” coming very soon! I’ve spent a lot of time with it on the street. Sneak peak… I really really like it.

11/04/2021

See you there

09/12/2021

If we want to be powerful and explosive on the field then we need to lift for power in the weight room.
-First and second clip: power comes from moving heavy things fast.
-Third clip: works on quickening the “stretch/ shortening cycle”, this is how fast we can go from relaxed -> flexed -> relaxed

08/28/2021

https://www.sokol.fitness/blog/neuroblog-e3ej9
New blog post today! All about motor neurons and the neural pathway. It happens inside your body so I hope you get just as excited as I do. Click the link to check it out, happy reading :)

In the first 4-6 weeks the majority of our gains come from neurological improvements. These neurons that are hooked up to our muscles are called “motor neurons.”

05/30/2021

A really important snippet from my last blog if you missed it. There is a lot of confusion when it comes to kids and strength training. The main concern from parents “is it safe?” When done properly and under supervision it is safe AND massively beneficial! Strength training actually PREVENTS injuries while building a foundation for when they are able to start lifting hefty weights. If you haven’t read it yet go find the link in my bio

05/13/2021

New blog out today! The link will take you straight to it :) This one is close to my heart, there are tons of reasons to be lifting weights.
https://www.sokol.fitness/blog/4reasons-youth-athletes-need-to-be-strength-training-8bbwx

05/08/2021

An info graphic I made for class. Pretty simple workout that fits for a lot of beginners so I thought I’d share it with everyone. If you’re not sure how to find your max heart rate or how to estimate your 1 rep max message me and I can let you know 🙂

05/01/2021

First time trying dumbbell jerks! Definitely a fun addition

04/08/2021

Jump rope is my new favorite way to warm up! It’s a fun way to get your heart rate off it’s resting level.

03/10/2021

I just posted a new blog "Old School Coaching VS The New Wave." You can read it by clicking the link!

It is not hard to imagine an angry yelling sports coach snap a clip board and yell at a kid. Fortunately, there is a new wave of coaching style coming in. A focus on a positive sporting experience in hopes of making a lifelong athlete.