In this fitness session we continue to improve your players' strength, aerobic and anaerobic levels through interval training, improving their cardiovascular endurance - working on all the major muscle groups to help your players avoid getting injured and building a powerful team ready to endure the new season.
Complete Fitness Session
Hockey is a physically demanding sport and players require a blend of strength, power and muscular endurance. From warm-up to cool-down this session explains every step of your training with detailed notes and images, enabling you to push your players hard to get them fit and raring for the approaching season.
For more individual fitness training ideas check out our free Individual Player Pre-Season Fitness.
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