Athletic and high-tempo, field hockey training is one of the best ways to keep fit and active. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced player, we can help you find hockey training and hockey teams in your area.
Hockey dates back thousands of years, with variations of the game recorded in several ancient civilisations. The modern version was born in England in 1861. Today, hockey is popular across the world, particularly in Europe, India and Pakistan.
During a hockey game two teams of eleven players compete to hit a small, hard ball into the opposing team’s goal using curved wooden sticks. Hockey can be played on a variety of surfaces, including hard indoor floors, but you will usually find that artificial turf or natural grass is the most common. Contact us to find out more about hockey training sessions near you.
Hockey training and fitness
Hockey is a game that requires good fitness, stamina, balance, strength and mental toughness. Hockey training can help you develop the skills and techniques you need to improve:
- Hockey training is an excellent cardiovascular exercise. During a game you can cover a few kilometres while running or jogging.
- Carrying your hockey stick while running and hitting the ball is a good upper body exercise, helping you develop your biceps, triceps and muscles in your back and shoulders.
- Hockey training can improve your stamina and physical confidence.
- Hockey can also improve balance and coordination.
- Team sports such as hockey are a great way to socialise and have been proven to have positive effects on mental health.
Hockey training – the right diet
As with all sports, it’s important to combine your training with a good healthy diet. Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean following the latest celebrity fad diet or cutting back on delicious foods. Eating right means getting a balance of all the key food groups and reducing your intake of harmful sugars and fats. Our healthy eating guide can help you start on the path to healthy living.
Personal hockey training and local teams
We can connect you with a hockey team in your local area. Many amateur and advanced teams meet every weekend across the UK. We can also help you arrange specialist hockey training with personal trainers and sports fitness experts. Contact us to find out more about hockey training.
