In this conditioning session we continue to work on your players' hockey fitness levels - focusing on explosive speed and strength with a series of short races and exercises!
Hockey players require a blend of strength, power and muscular endurance. In this short fitness session we continue to work on getting your players' bodies used to working anaerobically for short, sharp periods to make them more efficient players on the field.
Why not incorporate a fitness element to your training? Try this bite-size fitness session today.
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