The High Performance Hockey Podcast

Performance: A Lifetime Pursuit with Lorne Goldenberg

Dec 16, 2024

45:37

What does a lifetime pursuit of high performance look like? Today’s guest is the President of Strength Tek Fitness and Wellness, Lorne Goldenberg. As a strength & conditioning OG, Lorne brings extensive experience in high performance sports and has worked with thousands of pro hockey stars over the years. We dive into his career high points, including his early days in the NHL during the 80’s and 90’s and how the landscape has changed in present-day. We also explore his aerobic training concepts and methods, pendulum swings in technology and coaching, and the fundamentals for driving your players forward. Tune in for a fantastic conversation all about strength and performance, backed by over 40 years of experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 What advanced training methods do you use for your athletes with large training ages?

04:00 The early days as an NHL head strength & conditioning coach.

10:20 What qualities did you admire most in your mentors?

13:55 What did you value the most as a young coach?

18:45 The main concepts of Lorne’s aerobic training article.

25:05 Methods for working the aerobic system.

27:30 Pendulum swings in the technology landscape.

33:45 What is the metric burger?

35:24 How can high performance coaching improve?

38:00 Fundamentals for young strength & conditioning coaches.

40:15 Advice for parents and young athletes.