NHL Summer Sizzle Workout Edition: Kyle Palmieri
Check out how you favorite NHL players stay in shape in the offseason
ByAnna Kulesa
July 16, 2026
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. 2, New York Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri shares his offseason routine:
1. What is your offseason workout routine?
Tuesday: Workout
Wednesday: Off day
Thursday: Workout
Friday: Workout
Weekend: Maybe, depending on the day
2. Favorite song to work out to?
Creed songs
3. Do you prefer…?
Cardio or lifting: Lifting
Leg day or arm day: Arm day
Running or biking: Biking
Pool or hot tub: Pool
4. What is your favorite exercise?
Weighted hula hoops
5. What exercise do you dread?
Cardio
6. What is your go-to post-workout meal?
Raw ground beef
7. Who is your favorite workout buddy?
Matt Martin
