Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Hockey pre-season guide: 3 ways to improve your fitness

It’s been a long time coming, but the hope is that a full season can be completed following the pandemic. Here, Lauren Penny, of Hockey Performance Academy, gives you the ultimate pre-season guide designed for hockey players

The hockey season is starting soon. It’s the time of the year that many hockey players start thinking about or in some cases worrying about pre-season fitness.

Perhaps it’s a fear that your lungs might explode out of your chest or puffing away while everyone else seems to be ok, which just highlights your poor commitment to staying fit.

Before You Start

Depending on what you’ve been doing over the last few months should determine how you approach pre-season. You want to progress gradually to prevent picking up any niggles going into the season, while also preparing your body for the demand of playing hockey.

Continue reading...

Unlock our ad-free, premium content and get use of our subscriber-only app. Use coupon 3FOR1 to get 3 months for only £1!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Want to know more?

Click Here to find out how the Hockey Performance Academy can help you improve your performance and reach a higher level in your game.

Subscribe AD FREE to our coverage
READ our coverage on 3G pitch threats
READ our unrivalled Masters coverage here
Read our Safety in Hockey coverage

Total Hockey

spot_img

Most Popular

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

More from Author

Netherlands fined for EuroHockey indoor withdrawals

The Netherlands have been hit with a fine of around 6,000...

England Hockey Cup: Beeston claim title double

Beeston won the England Hockey Cup double after toasting success at...

Rugby and East Warwickshire ink hockey deal with Rugby College

A hockey club has moved to a new home and signed...

‘Honour’ to wear Grace’s now-retired No.7 hockey shirt

The brother of Grace O'Malley-Kumar said it was an “honour” to...

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img