The second area where you obtain power while playing or training is through the "Anaerobic" system. The Anaerobic system actually has two different systems functioning with in the main anaerobic system. We are going to discuss the first one, "ATP-PC" system in this post.
So what exactly is the anaerobic system? The anaerobic system is the energy source that supplies your explosive, short term power. The anaerobic system is in high gear during sprints, body checks and quick changes in direction. If you were a car that had a "nitro boost", the ATP-PC System would be the fuel source for your "nitro boost". The ATP-PC system supplies you energy during the first 10 seconds of high intensity movement. Any player will tell you how quick the game can change and how crucial it is to have a well-conditioned ATP-PC system.
Now, if you are reading this and saying that this part of my game is lacking then keep reading because we are going to explain to you how to sharpen this level of your game to take you to that ELITE level. To build your ATP-PC output you are going to focus on performing extremely high intensity workouts for a very short amount of time. The recommended duration to this type of training is between 2 to 10 seconds at most. This may initially sound like a" walk in the park" but because you are going "full-out" you will become pretty fatigued, pretty quickly if you are pushing yourself. The recovery ratio is 1:5 work to recovery. So if you're doing high intensity exercises for 10 seconds you will have a recovery period of 50 seconds.
When starting your ATP-PC training cycle you should set a goal of performing 10 reps. Once you build up your conditioning, you can then move on to doing 2 sets of 10 reps. For every set you complete, you should allow yourself 3minutes of recovery time. During the recovery time, be sure to consume some water and to keep moving. Don't overdo it with the water while resting for your next set. Drinking too much water and jumping back into high intensity training can lead to vomiting, muscle cramps, and your teammates making fun of you for vomiting. You should schedule this high intensity ATP-PC training between 2-3 times a week with at least 24 hours of recovery time between your next similar training session.
You can include the following exercises to help you with your ATP-PC conditioning:
- Stair Climbs
- Shuttle Runs
- Jumping Rope
- Two Foot Lateral Cone Hops
- Plyometrics
- Sprint Start Relays
Focusing on and improving your ATP-PC conditioning will set the foundation for building the crucial strength needed for racing for loose pucks, fighting your way through checks, and chasing down your opponents.
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