Funktionell och aerob träning för U16 ishockeyspelare
The aim of this study was to examine if it was possible to improve fitness and strength in young ice hockey players with help of a training programme based on functional training and aerobic training. The training programme was performed on Halmstad Hockey U-16 team where 17 boys participated in the study. We performed the training in a period of sex weeks with three training occasions each week. These consisted of two functional training sessions and one fitness session. In the beginning we emphasized the importance of a correct performance and technique. Two test methodes were used to see if the training had given result, Åstrand bicycle ergometer test and Square hop test.The result of the training was an increase in leg and trunk strength and fitness on the majority of the participants.