Steve Yzerman Quotes

I just think overall a lot of it has to do with conditioning and players putting in the time and the effort in the off-season to keep themselves in condition for 12 months a year.

All the sudden high-impact stress can really take a toll on your body. So if you still want to be active and get in a good workout, go to a yoga class or pilates class, or get in some strength and conditioning.

Well physically preparing for the role, definitely and then continuing to stay physically fit throughout filming, getting up, 4.00 4.30 in the morning.

I lift weights and do as much cardio as I can make myself. I'm not a big cardio fan, and I hate doing legs.

I box 12 rounds a day five days a week.

I've been busily lifting weights since I was 14, but in college I started running as a way to reduce stress, as I recall.

My profession requires me to follow a dedicated and intense exercise regime.

What I've done is back off weight training and do more wrestling, cardio - where you're building muscle but not building weightlifting muscle.

The physical aspects of the game, it's probably the highlight for me. It's a way for me to get a lot of anger and stress off of my shoulders.

I exercise each day for three hours. I don't get to visit the akhada every day, since I keep travelling, but my training schedule incorporates the exercises that I used to do in the akhada.

I'm in my best shape when I'm really anxious, because I have to get to the gym. Physically I'm in the best shape.

Exercise helps me with stress. It changes your brain chemistry. I turn to Ashtanga yoga when I feel the need to relax. I love it, but it's not right for everybody. It's taught to you a little bit at a time, according to your body type and your strength. That keeps things challenging.

Going to the gym is great for your body, but it's also great for your mind.

Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body.

I try to stay in shape just to handle things like the stress of a job or everyday life.

I don't criticize weight training - as long as it is not a substitute for aerobic training.

I never really liked weightlifting because there is no problem solving, whereas when I am fighting, I am trying to solve a problem, so I don't think about being tired. I box, wrestle, do jujitsu, run up sand dunes; every single day is something different so that I am mentally engaged. That's what makes me want to train longer.

I try and find fun activities like mountain biking, hiking, or water sports for a workout rather than pushing weight in the gym.

I had been in the gym training for many, many years, but I definitely stepped it up when it was time to get into shape to play 'Lights'. I began trying to live the life of a boxer, and that means everything that you would expect.

I generally circuit train and do Pilates.

I was probably 12 or 13 when I started doing pushups, situps, dips.

I try to work out with my personal trainer for an hour, four times a week - we mainly concentrate on weights and running. If I'm on the road I sometimes do DVD work-outs in my hotel room - P90X and Insanity are a couple of my favourites.

I think it's really important to mix cardio with toning, so I love boxing and then add in Pilates or ballet to keep me long and lean and avoid bulking up.

I love working out. It's my release. I've done it since I've been in the military.

Luckily, I'm young and I have a great training staff that helps me take care of my body day in and day out. You make sure you're eating right. Make sure you're hitting the iron, lifting as much as you possibly can. That's easier said than done because we don't have many practice days.