3466 Mainway Unit 102 Burlington, On L7M 1A8 (inside Elite Performance Center)

Progressive Skating Lab…Take Your Game To the Next Level!

We offer a skating experience that will help improve your technique, fitness, and overall game.

Based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, Progressive Skating Lab specializes in speed and endurance capacity skating. One of the key offerings at Progressive Skating Lab is the SPEED Program, which stands for Strength, Power, Endurance, Efficiency, Development. The SPEED Program is designed to help youth hockey players improve their skating speed and consistency.

Skating speed is a critical aspect of hockey, and it’s often a challenge for young players to improve. Even those who are naturally fast skaters can struggle with slowing down unnecessarily or skating inconsistently. Players with more body awareness and efficiency increase their playing capacity, display more agility and quickness, and are more often in the right positions at the right time. Skaing is always an element of hockey, and the best skaters have the best opportunity to impact the game. The Skating Treadmill program offered by Progressive Skating Lab is the number one way to address these issues in a controlled and specific manner, and it is a way for athletes to have fun and train.

Off-Season Training and Development

The Skating Treadmill program is a highly effective training regimen designed to enhance the off-season skating and conditioning of athletes. After the conclusion of their respective sports seasons, athletes typically transition into a phase where they reduce sport-specific skill work and shift their attention towards functional movement and strength development. This transition allows them to build a solid foundation of physical fitness, which in turn leads to greater gains in skill work when the new season begins.

This skating treadmill system complements the traditional off-season training routines, as it targets specific muscle groups crucial for skating proficiency and optimizes stride mechanics. By integrating strength and functional movement exercises alongside the treadmill training, athletes can develop the necessary physical attributes that will support their skill development when back on the ice.

This treadmill allows for targeted practice of various skating aspects, such as speed, agility, edge control and endurance thereby contributing to the overall refinement of their on-ice performance.

It’s an invaluable tool for athletes during the off-season. By prioritizing functional movement and strength development, and simultaneously refining skating/stride mechanics, athletes can build a robust athletic foundation that will undoubtedly translate into improved performance when the new season commences.

The Skating Treadmill program is designed to teach athletes how to use the same techniques, skills, and mechanisms used in on-ice skating. This program helps players increase their balance, speed, and acceleration while strengthening key lower body muscle groups like the hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, and quads.

The program is suitable for players of all levels of hockey, starting from ages 7 and up. By building skating speed and technique, young players can take their game to the next level. The Skating Treadmill is an excellent tool for anyone who wants to improve their skating speed and consistency, including those who are looking to improve their speed under pressure, those whose skating is inconsistent, and those who are slowing down when they get the puck.

The benefits of the Skating Treadmill program are numerous. By using a multi-person skating treadmill with synthetic ice, players can simulate on-ice conditions and improve their skating performance in a controlled environment. This program can help young athletes develop strength and endurance, which can lead to improved overall physical fitness.

Fundamentals and Mechanics

The Skating Treadmill program offered by Progressive Skating Lab is an excellent option for young hockey players who want to improve their skating speed and consistency. It’s a fun and effective way to build strength and endurance while simulating on-ice conditions in a controlled environment. This program is suitable for players of all levels of hockey, and it can help young athletes develop the fundamentals to help take their game to the next level

Additional Benefits

Injury Rehabilitation - The Skating Treadmill program is also an excellent tool for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Skating on the treadmill can help young athletes recover from lower body injuries, like knee or ankle sprains, and rebuild strength in the affected areas.

Injury Rehabilitation

Throughout the season athletes may sustain some injuries. Our physiotherapist will often suggest that the skating treadmill be used to assist in the rehabilitation of the injury. By limiting speed, incline and focussing on optimal stride mechanics, our experienced team of trainers and physiotherapists can provide a safe, effective, and graduated return to the ice program while simultaneously helping prevent recurrences of the injury.

Improved Fitness

The Skating Treadmill program combines innovative conditioning and power skating techniques to help young athletes improve their fitness level and develop a lifelong love of skating and physical activity. By providing a fun and engaging environment for young players to train and improve their skills, the program not only enhances their on-ice performance but also instills a passion for physical fitness that can last a lifetime.

Foster Teamwork

Another significant benefit of the Skating Treadmill program is that it can help young players develop better teamwork and communication skills. The program involves working with coaches and other players, which can help young athletes learn how to communicate effectively and work together to achieve a common goal. These skills can be valuable not only in hockey but also in other areas of life, like school and future careers.

Increased Confidence

The Skating Treadmill program can also provide young athletes with a significant confidence boost. By improving their skating mechanics and technique, speed and consistency, players will develop quicker and can feel more confident on the ice, which can translate into better overall performance. This confidence can also carry over into other areas of life, helping young athletes develop a more positive self-image.

The Skating Treadmill program offered by Progressive Skating Lab is an excellent option for young hockey players looking to improve their skating stride by developing technique, speed, and consistency. With a focus on technique, muscle motion, and skill sets used in on-ice skating, the program can also help young athletes develop strength and endurance while building confidence, teamwork skills, and a love of physical activity… Come experience the Progressive Skating Lab and take your game to the next level…!

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