Cross Training in Floor Hockey
Cross training is a modern-day term that refers to the substitution of skills other than the skills directly involved in the performance of an event. Cross training came about as a result of injury rehabilitation and is now also used in injury prevention. When runners sustain injuries in the legs or feet that keep them from running, other activities can be substituted so that the athlete can keep up his/her aerobic and muscular strength.
There is a limited value and crossover to the specific exercise. A reason to cross train is to avoid injury and maintain muscular balance during a period of intense sport specific training. One of the keys to success in sports is staying healthy and training over the long haul. Cross training allows athletes to do event-specific training workouts with greater enthusiasm and intensity, or less risk of injury.
Swimming Pool Workouts
Have athlete swim or perform running actions in the pool. Have athlete swim at a steady state for a minimum of 2 minutes (aerobic). Using a flotation vest or inner tube, have athlete perform running actions while in an upright position. Use intervals of 30-120 seconds with 2:1 rest.
Bicycle Workouts
Have athlete ride a bicycle as interval and steady state workouts. The athlete works out on a stationary bike or spinning bike doing aerobic and anaerobic workouts. The athlete rides an outdoor bike for 2 minutes to an hour at various paces.
