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12. Physiology of an NHL Dynasty Team | A 26 Year Longitudinal Study
In this episode of the Coretex Athletic Review, I head west to examine a 26-year longitudinal study tracking the physiological profile of one particular NHL franchise from 1979 to 2005.
The researchers followed the team through five Stanley Cup championships, collecting pre-season data on body composition, anaerobic power, aerobic capacity, grip strength, abdominal endurance, and flexibility.
The common assumption is that championships track with physiological dominance. Bigger, stronger, more powerful teams should win more banners.
But when we isolate the five championship seasons within the…
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