Health Benefits of Floorball

Health Benefits of Floorball

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Health & Wellness
Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAJan 25, 2023

Floorball is a popular indoor team sport that originated in Sweden in the 1970s. It is played with a plastic ball and lightweight sticks, and the game is similar to ice hockey, with five players on each team, including a goaltender.

One of the key benefits of floorball is that it is a low-impact sport, which means that it is easier on the joints compared to other sports such as running or basketball. This makes it an ideal activity for people of all ages, including those who may be recovering from an injury or who have chronic joint pain.

In addition to being low-impact, floorball has several other health benefits:

  • Cardiovascular fitness: Floorball is a high-intensity sport that requires players to constantly move and change direction. This makes it an excellent way to improve cardiovascular fitness, which is important for maintaining a healthy heart and lungs.

  • Strength and endurance: The use of sticks and the need to constantly move during a floorball game can help improve upper body strength and endurance. In addition, the quick bursts of sprinting and sudden stops and turns can help build lower body strength and endurance as well.

  • Coordination and agility: The fast-paced nature of floorball requires players to have good hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes. The constant movement also helps improve overall coordination and agility, which can have carryover to other sports and activities.

  • Stress relief: Like any physical activity, playing floorball can be a great way to reduce stress and improve mental well-being. The combination of physical activity and social interaction can help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression and improve overall mood.

  • Fun: Last but not least, floorball is a fun and exciting sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is a great way to get active and have a good time with friends or teammates.

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