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How do you stay in elite, game-ready shape while self-isolating at home? Whether it's with interval training, yoga or meditation, the key for professional athletes is maxing out what they can do — and not worrying about what they can’t. (ByMikeShulman)

It’s not perfect — Lee would prefer they have access to equipment that mimics the movement of running up and down a basketball court, such as a treadmill — but many players don’t have room. Keeping on-court skills sharp is also out of the question for most.

Nichol — who counts Tyler Seguin and Connor McDavid among his clients — said limitations placed on training aren’t really a huge issue, since at this point in the season the quality of many players’ off-ice workouts isn’t nearly as intense as it was earlier on or during the summer. Whatever they can do at home is enough to maintain a baseline level of fitness.

“Now it’s very easy Saturday Sunday, Sunday becomes Monday and becomes Tuesday. When you don’t have to be somewhere at a certain time, it’s kind of just easy to get into vacation mode,” he said.Whether that’s bodyweight exercises, interval training, working on hockey skills, or even activities such as watching video or meditating — the key is maxing out what they can do, and not worrying about what they can’t.

It’s not like some players have access to team facilities while others don’t — they’re all in the same boat.

 

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