NHL Summer Sizzle Workout Edition: Nico Sturm

Summer is in full swing and the NHL players are up in the gym working on their fitness. NHL.com is their witness. We asked players from around the League to weigh in on their workout routines, so grab a bench and check out how the players grind it out during the offseason.

This week, for rep No. 4, Minnesota Wild Forward Nico Sturm shares his offseason routine:

1. What is your offseason workout routine?

Monday:  

• Morning: Pilates (before 7 a.m.), foam roll, activation, lift, skate OR condition
• Afternoon -- physical therapy

Tuesday: Foam roll, activation, lift, skate OR condition

Wednesday: 

• Foam roll, activation, lift, skate OR condition
• Afternoon -- physical therapy

Thursday: Foam roll, activation, lift, skate OR condition

Friday: Pilates (before 7 a.m.), foam roll, activation, lift, skate OR condition

Weekend: Saturday -- 45-minute outside steady state conditioning run

*Everyday (Mon.-Sat.): 15-minute stretching routine

2. Favorite song to work out to?  

"Shake That" by Eminem featuring Nate Dogg (currently, at least)

3. Do you prefer…?

Cardio or lifting: Lifting

Leg day or arm day: Arm day 

Running or biking: Running 

Pool or hot tub: Pool

4. What is your favorite exercise? 

Standing kettle bell overhead press

5. What exercise do you dread?

Any form of exercise where there is weight on my shoulders.

6. What is your go-to post-workout meal?

Chicken, avocado, cottage cheese, honey, any form of carb

7. Who is your favorite workout buddy? 

My buddy Simon, who is a strength and conditioning coach that I work out together with on vacation.

Fun Fact: Nico started writing his own strength programs when he was 18!