NHL Summer Sizzle Workout Edition: Damon Severson
Check out how your favorite players stay in shape during offseason
ByAnna Kulesa
August 10, 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. 6, Columbus Blue Jackets defensman Damon Severson shares his offseason routine:
1. What is your offseason workout routine?
Monday: Plyometrics, <a href="https://healthylife7.com/eli-lillys-new-weight/” title=”Eli Lilly's new weight”>Weightlifting
Tuesday: Turf Drills (speed, explosiveness), Skating
Wednesday: Pickleball or Tennis
Thursday: Turf Drills (speed, explosiveness), Skating
Friday: Weightlifting, Skating
2. Favorite song to work out to?
3. Do you prefer…?
Cardio or lifting: Cardio
Leg day or arm day: Leg day
Running or biking: Biking
Pool or hot tub: Pool
4. What is your favorite exercise?
Sprints (explosive drills)
5. What exercise do you dread?
Squats
6. What is your go-to post-workout meal?
Wrap or smoothie
7. Who is your favorite workout buddy?
Joel Edmundson (Los Angeles Kings defenseman)
