Recovery Science
Know when you're ready to perform.
Prevent injuries before they happen. Train smarter with HRV-based recovery tracking — tuned for hockey.
Recovery zones
Your body knows when to push.
HRV reveals what you can't feel — until it's too late.
High Recovery (80–100%)
Green light for game day and max-effort practice. Best window for PRs and high-intensity skating.
Moderate Recovery (60–79%)
Skill work, technical drills, and moderate conditioning. Skip max-effort lifts and high-speed intervals.
Low Recovery (<60%)
Active recovery only. Pushing through raises soft-tissue injury risk significantly. Mobility, sleep, and light skate if anything.
Metrics
Recovery metrics that matter.
Track what affects your readiness to perform.
HRV Score
Your #1 recovery indicator.
Resting Heart Rate
Lower RHR = better recovery.
Sleep Quality
Recovery happens during sleep.
Training Load
Balance stress and recovery.
Recovery Trends
Long-term patterns reveal overtraining.
Value
The hockey player's stack.
HRV, recovery, and the hockey-specific insights generic trackers can't give you.
| Device / platform | Cost | Strengths | Gaps for hockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30/mo · free device | Dedicated recovery focus | No hockey metrics, no shift-level context | |
Oura RingComing soon to EHHQ | $299 + $6/mo | Sleep + HRV | Fragile for hockey; no sports metrics |
Garmin HRM-ProComing soon to EHHQ | $129 one-time | Accurate heart rate | HR only, no analytics |
Elite HRV | Free–$15/mo + strap | Good HRV analysis | Manual tracking, no hockey integration |
Morpheus | $150 + app | Training zones | General fitness only |
Whoop + Elite Hockey HQRecommended | Free trial, then your EHHQ plan + free Whoop | Recovery + 40+ hockey metrics · shift-aware · position-aware · AI recommendations | — |
Why hockey
Why Whoop + Elite Hockey HQ wins for hockey players.
Hockey-specific load model
On-season vs off-season vs playoff pacing built in.
Shift-metric integration
Recovery tied to on-ice exertion, not generic 'steps.'
Position-aware recommendations
D-men, wingers, and goalies recover differently.
Injury-risk trend detection
Catch overtraining before it becomes a soft-tissue pull.
Coach / team visibility
Solo on the free tier; coach dashboard on the team tier.
Who it's for
Critical for every player.
From youth development to beer league longevity.
Youth Players
Prevent burnout and overuse injuries during critical development years.
Student Athletes
Balance school stress with training load. Peak for scouts and showcases.
Junior / AAA
Manage a 60+ game season without breaking down late in the year.
Beer League
Avoid the Monday-after-Sunday injury. Stay healthy for work and play.
Masters (40+)
Recovery takes longer as we age. Train smarter to stay competitive.
Coaches
Monitor team fatigue. Adjust practice intensity to keep everyone healthy.
FAQ
Questions answered.
Ready to prevent injuries?