NHL Summer Sizzle Workout Edition: Kiefer Sherwood
Check out how your favorite NHL players stay in shape in the offseason
ByAnna Kulesa
July 21, 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, San Jose Sharks forward Kiefer Sherwood shares his offseason routine:
1. What is your offseason workout routine?
Tuesday: Lift/ skate
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Skate
Friday: Lift/ skate
Weekend: Something active – golf, beach, run
2. Favorite song to work out to?
“Can’t Be Touched” – Roy Jones Jr
3. Do you prefer…?
Cardio or lifting: Lifting
Leg day or arm day: Leg day
Running or biking: Running
Pool or hot tub: Hot tub
4. What is your favorite exercise?
Bulgarian split squats
5. What exercise do you dread?
Any iso hold
6. What is your go-to post-workout meal?
Chicken, beets, sweet potatoes, some random vegetable
7. Who is your favorite workout buddy?
Whoever I’m with… and worst sewer players: ‘Mack and Smitty’ (Macklin CelebriniandWill Smith)
