“I feel like I’m a fat old man out here playing against college kids.. it's absolutely brutal.”
Our buddy Jamie was bent over the bench, looking as if he had just finished a marathon, after what was probably his third shift.
“I know you guys didn’t get faster, but it feels like I’m skating around with a parachute on my back – I literally can’t do s**t out there.”
The rest of the boys laughed. The league was good this year and, like every season, gotten a bit faster.. but the reality was that Jamie had lost his game.
He was always a good player. He had played some junior in high school, skated with his college & pro buddies in the summer, and was a quality men’s league player.
But “adult life” had caught up with him. His job was busy. He'd go to the gym, but only for some strength work. He started skating less, and then when he had his first kid came he decided to give up hockey for the year.
None of this is uncommon for guys, but the reality, was when came back hockey just wasn't as fun.
He was constantly getting out skated or caught by the back check. He'd lose battles in the corner or foot races for pucks. Shifts felt exhausting, and not to mention the next day he'd walk around sore & tight like like he just finished an ironman.
That's when he sent Coach Kyle, who he knew had been working with NHL prospects and pros, a text after a game:
“I know you work with elite guys, but is there any chance you could throw something together for me? I’ve actually been hitting the gym a couple times a week – but I just feel like it’s done nothing for me. I haven’t gotten TOO fat, but honestly it feels like I’m an out of shape version of my dad out there playing with a bunch of young 20-something ringers. Not to mention my body completely feels like crap. This isn’t fun anymore, I either gotta give it up or fix my body.”
The truth was, we had never worked with a beer leaguer before, but the fact a guy had lost his passion for the game and hockey wasn’t fun anymore really hit home.
So, we decided to create a program that would fit his lifestyle:
We gave him the program and then didn’t hear from him for 6 weeks.
Finally Coach Kyle got a text at midnight one night that read:
“Bud, not gonna lie these workouts are really starting to show. I probably had my best men’s league game in probably 10 years. I know I went MIA but I’ve been doing every workout, each week I’ve been feeling better. I've dropped probably 10lbs (which the wife likes) but honestly it’s nothing compared to how I feel on the ice AND how my body feels off the ice.”
We were amped. We had condensed the training system we use with pros into something that could be used by a player just looking to feel, move, and play better.
The next week, Kyle got another text:
“Can a couple of the boys get in on this program too? We’re all gonna follow it for the next month, they’re noticing the gas and wanna get on it!”
And so, the Weekend Warrior program was created.
It started with 5 of Jamie’s teammates. The next season he had 12 guys asking from around the league, which became 32 by the end of the season. And we continued to refine the program to make it the most efficient and effective program possible for beer league players.
After 2 seasons of refining the program to be as effective & efficient as possible, and now dozens of beer league players raving about their workouts – we decided to launch it to the public. Since then it's been used by thousands of hockey players. From average Joes trying to get better on the ice, to ex-pros getting back in "hockey shape" to guys of all ages just wanting play more, better, and for long!
After years of offering this program, the only negative comment we've received is “who trains for beer league, it’s supposed to be for fun.”
Jamie replied for us – “trust me, hockey is way more fun when you’re in hockey shape and can dominate”.
You want that explosive stride that lets you burn defenders. Strength and core stability to not get knocked off loose pucks. Conditioning levels that let you play more shifts and harder.
You might not be a pro, but you still have hockey ambitions. A lot of beer leaguers continue to get in workouts in the gym, but with old school workouts that don’t leave them looking, feeling, and performing better.
The Weekend Warrior Program was built for hockey players who want to start making their workouts count and enhance the strength, power, and conditioning that translates to the ice.
At Relentless, we build off-ice workouts for on-ice performance. Delivering the exact Strength & Conditioning hockey players need to start moving, performing, and playing better where it counts. We deliver the training that translates.
We break this into the four “Relentless Pillars”:
The exact workout structure that elite hockey players are using to build their body.
No more fluff, randomness, or bodybuilding style workouts. This is training 2.0 - with full-body and integrative workouts designed to challenge every facet of your body with each workout including:
Maximizing your training demands strategic structure. The 12 Week Weekend Warrior is strategically designed with three distinct phases and weekly progressive workouts built to be continuously pushing you towards your training goals.
The Weekend Warrior program was created by Coach Kyle, Strength Coach & founder of Relentless Hockey.
Kyle has become one of the go-to authorities on hockey training and performance optimization for hockey players.
Kyle combined his education, playing experience, experience as a skills coach, and thousands of hours working with hockey players in the gym to refine relentless programs to be the ultimate training for on-ice performance. Since starting Relentless Hockey, Kyle and the team have worked with players in nearly every professional hockey league in the world from the NHL and KHL to across Europe – along with thousands of players from across the world.
Coach Kyle continues to improve and refine all of the Relentless Hockey programs while supporting players to maximize their training and start thriving on the ice.
If you're going to the gym - why not make it actually count for something. he Relentless Weekend Warrior Program is the complete training system that eliminates your "random" bro workouts & give you the structure to maximize your training while minimizing your time.
We go beyond just typical workouts. Our goal is create all the resources you need to start training better, moving better, feeling better, and performing better. The all-in-one system aimed at delivering the resources & education you can actually apply to your life.
The Relentless Explosive Power Program is the unrivaled Strength & Conditioning program that delivers Hockey Players the exact workouts they need to take their speed to the next level.
Speed is the variable of success for Hockey Players in today's game. To take your game to the next level, it's time to go all-in on developing the attributes that translate to explosive first steps, quicker feet, and a more powerful stride.
It's time to start training relentless!
TODAY’S PRICE:
You’ll have instant access to:
- Your 12 week program (36 workouts) with both a digital version and printable tracking version.
+ The Elite Speed for Hockey guide with 20+ speed workouts.
+ The Relentless Anywhere guide with 20+ at home workouts.
+ The Complete Conditioning for Hockey Players guide with 25+ conditioning workouts.
+ The Relentless Mobility & Maintenance Manual with foam rolling, mobility, and active recovery protocols.
+ The Peak Performance Nutrition for Hockey guide with 50+ pages of nutritional guidelines including hydration, game day, body composition (losing/gaining weight), and supplements.
You’ll also get access to the support of our team and Coach Kyle along with any new upgrades or additions to the programs. We’re constantly looking to create new resources to help our players thrive, and once you’re in the Relentless community we truly want to fuel your success.
Many players can train on their own, but the truth is that random training creates random results. Success demands structure.
Relentless Hockey was built to take the guesswork out of hockey player’s training and give them the exact structure that’s been refined by thousands of players to be proven to translate to the ice.
Working with a Strength Coach that understands the specific needs of hockey players can cost upwards of $120 dollars per workout or joining a 12 week group training program can easily cost over $3000. Even online coaching with high quality strength coach can run over $299 per month.
With Relentless Hockey, you have access to the exact workouts that pros are paying thousands of dollars for - with a one time purchase.
Admittedly, a lot of these exercises will be new for a lot of athletes.
This isn’t just a classic bodybuilding style workout where you’ll see 3 sets of squats and lunges. Relentless programs are loaded with integrative exercises that challenge you with unconventional movements.
You’ll have a Youtube Playlist with demonstrations of each exercise in that days workout so that you’ll always know exactly what to do.
This program was designed to be performed with a super basic gym setup. We don't believe in big fancy gym setups or the latest equipment. This program includes: dumbbells, cables/bands, barbells, kettlebells, and mini-bands. For any exercise that may require a specialized piece of equipment (trapbar/landmine/etc.) we've included alternative exercises guide, but 95% of gyms will have exactly what you need.
Immediately after purchase you’ll have access to our members-only platform that contains all of your training programs and bonus resources. You’ll have lifetime access to this platform and will be able to come back any time to download your programs or get updated versions/new resources.
We stand by our programs 100%. That’s why we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Having seen thousands of players train with Relentless, we know hockey players who truly invest in this program and their training get results. But if you start this program and it’s not for you, just contact our team within 30 days and we’ll send you a full refund.
I’ve always trained hard, lifted heavy, and felt strong on the ice… but got to a point that I felt that my training wasn’t helping me get faster. Working with Relentless Hockey taught me to train more athletically and transfer my strength into speed and explosiveness. I feel WAY FASTER out there and it’s been a complete difference maker in my game!
I’ve been very impressed with the relentless programs. In Slovenia we have very little hockey training like this, it’s either heavy bodybuilding work or light plyo work. I’ve really enjoyed that this program has it all. The strength work is very good for hockey players core and stability and getting strong on the ice. My stride and change of direction is one of the biggest impacts I’ve noticed. It feels way more explosive. Thank you for this program!
The best hockey training program I’ve ever followed. Other programs have gotten me strong but with relentless program I notice my performance improve on the ice. Core strength is very solid and speed has improved significantly. Good workouts with good challenge.
6 weeks in and I can already feel it on the ice.. It feels like I turned up my speed attribute on chell or all the sudden unlocked speed boost. Workouts are sweet. Always a challenge, always something new. But the on-ice results are what matter and I’m feeling it already! Can’t wait for this season.
I was mid-pack at our pre-summer testing and literally was top 3 for every single test at training camp. All my coaches have commented on having an “extra gear” on the ice too.. I’m more explosive than I’ve ever been and can feel the impact on my game. So fired up heading into this season, thanks fellas!
I’ve always worked hard off the ice but having access to Relentless Hockey has taken my training to the next level. Getting faster was my top priority this off-season and this was the perfect game plan to get me where I wanted to be. Not only did workouts help me get stronger and more explosive, but the mobility/prehab work has me feeling fantastic. This is exactly what I needed!
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