Are you interested in a Fitness plan but couldn’t do in your tight schedule? Playing field hockey is the smart choice rather than a hard fitness plan which is draining your productive energy.
Field hockey is the fast-paced sport which can bring you much time to spend with your lovely family and friends. In the mean time you can spend time in your way.
Recently we have encountered with former field hockey player Tuhin, who is 33 years old event manager with a packed schedule. His day starts before sunrise yet he doesn’t have time to spend in his fitness. Managing early morning emails and calls, prepping his kids for school, and squeezing in quick breakfast, like a normal family man. From back-to-back meetings to late night deadlines, Tuhin is constantly on the edge.
At home, he is the family go-to handyman. But between work commitments and family responsibilities, Tuhin barely finds time to prioritize his health. He knows staying active is important, but the thought of spending hours in gym feels impossible.
Sounds familiar? If you’re like Tuhin, balancing work, family, and you don’t Have time for your well-being can feel like an uphill battle like “Battle of Bunker Hill”. But here’s the great news: staying fit doesn’t have to be time consuming or complicated.
What if one simple change could help you stay fit, reduce stress, and reignite your passion for life?
What if one simple change could help you stay fit, reduce stress and reignite your passion for life? what could it be?
The answer is pretty smart and simple, join field hockey sports. To join field hockey, you don’t have to be athletic, you just need to be smart and bold in your actions.
Now Tuhin is making more progressive and energetic in work and in his lifestyle. He still starts his day before sunrise but with a quick game of field hockey rather than going to gym to stay fit.
field hockey as more than a game – it’s a lifestyle
Like Tuhin you also want to stay fit and energetic whole day and night, right?
First you need to mark your calendar to start your journey in field hockey. At first it will be difficult to maintain time but eventually you will make it, if you have a passion like Tuhin.
Field hockey doesn’t require athletic ability to play but need consistent actions. Doing deliberately consistent actions will make you active both in the game and in your lifestyle.
Playing field hockey will make you realise that it isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. Beyond the ground, its give’s shapes in values, builds lifelong friendships, and fosters resilience. From early morning game and training, the exhilaration of tough competition and the sense of belonging to a group of people who shares your passion.
From mastering stick skills to celebrating victories, field hockey teaches discipline team work and determination. Whether you are a coach, player or fan it becomes part of your lifestyle like Tuhin did.
Why field hockey? The Ultimate Sport for Daily Fitness:
Easy Access:
Field hockey needs a stick to strike and a ball to goal and some safety gears to protect.
Besides these you need shoes to run and open space to enjoy the game.
But most important you need enthusiasm about field hockey which can bring you bigger boundaries to explore your fitness and lifestyle.
Field hockey is team sport where you will make friends like family bonding, who will share your dream passion from small game victories to top division. So, call to your teammates for help to beat unbeatable. Respond to your teammates call to Be the unstoppable. Field hockey is the symbol of unity.
Cardiovascular Benefits:
Eventually while playing field hockey, you will run to receive the best pass from your teammates or to block opponents attack, you will sprint to make a strike for your team goal or make up the field gap done by your teammates, and you will do some dynamic movements to make your goal area clear or dribble the opponents. It’s the best way to goal for your team, and the best way for your cardiovascular health.
Muscle Strength:
While playing field hockey or train for the game, running, sprinting or dynamics movements will make your leg muscles, thigh muscles, upper body muscles and enhances core muscles to stronger with more durable strength and doing proper exercise will make flexible to perform well in sport or in lifestyle.
Mental Health Boost:
While playing or training along with your teammates, you will feel great, but how does it happen? Actually, when you enjoy the game or training with your teammates, your brain releases some feel-good hormones like serotonin and endorphins to help with your stress level and minimize anxiety level. That why toddlers do not have any stresses or anxieties because they are always playful.
Field Hockey in Daily Life:
Morning or Evening Matches: A 30-minute game with friends or family.
While being a non-living thing Field hockey is more alive than us, while we play. So, the field hockey doesn’t need time, you need time to play, you can play it anywhere and anytime, but the best time to play field hockey is in the early morning, when your mind and body needs a kick start. Or you can play it in the evening, when your body needs to free the work exertion. 30 minutes of playing field hockey with your teammates, friends or family, will make your day.
Weekend Leagues:
Test your earned skills by joining local leagues in consistent manner, because only the foes can give you the opportunities to play your best.
Workplace Teams: help your colleagues too
Doing good only by yourself is not appropriate, try to encourage your workplace colleagues to play a short and simple match. Learning new things together will make them happy, joy and de-stress. A single match can make their day good. It will help to build more good connection between you and your colleagues.
Solo Practice:
Improve day by day by doing solo practices, like dribbling, passing, receiving, striking drills, and some defence drills.
Long-Term Benefits of Field Hockey as a Lifestyle:
Fitness with comfort:
Playing field hockey can help to maximize in your stamina building effort. While building your stamina, give your body some proper nutrition and your body will maintain an active metabolism by releasing some hormones like Thyroid hormone, leptin, Ghrelin and notum hormones.
Amplify Discipline:
Daily practice of field hockey while doing your work, or having fun with family installs a perfect fitness routine and a sense of responsibility, can help your daily growth.
Connect with social:
Field hockey can develop in a supportive network because it offers immense benefits for mental and emotional well-being, physical fitness and social life. Engaging with teammates and participants during practices, games, or break, and while attending social events like team dinners strengthen connections.
Being supportive by encouraging others can help to foster a positive environment. If no suitable group exist, consider starting your own by organizing regular games or session and invite others to join.
Seeking mentorship from experienced players and offering guidance to newcomers, focusing on shared values like fitness with fun can create a strong and uplifting network for your lifestyle.
build Life Skills:
Field hockey also offers to improve your decision-making, leadership and also problem-solving quality while being in under pressure.
The legend: "The Wizard of Field Hockey" who says no to Adolf Hitler
Sir Major Dhyan Chand fondly remembered as the “Wizard of hockey” is a timeless example of how adopting a sport can led to extraordinary health and lifestyle benefits. Born in 29th August of 1905 in Allahabad, India. Sir Dhyan Chand faced significant challenges growing up. With limited resources and no exposure to the world of professional sports, his early life was humble. however, his natural athleticism and disciplined commitment eventually transformed his destiny to be a legend in field hockey.
At the age of 16, Dhyan Chand joined the Indian Army, where he was introduced to field hockey. Although the sport wasn’t initially a passion, his determination and relentless practice soon turned it into his calling. He would train late at night under moonlight—earning him the nickname “Chand,” meaning moon. His challenges were many, from balancing military duties to overcoming societal barriers in colonial India.
Through sheer perseverance, Dhyan Chand mastered his craft. His dedication to hockey not only improved his physical fitness and mental discipline but also earned him worldwide recognition.
He faced challenges many that Wikipedia and we don’t know what to write. He overcame the difficulties of playing during a time when India was under colonial rule. He also dealt with communication challenges during international matches. He handled the pressure of maintaining India’s hockey supremacy, and stayed at the top of his game despite tough competition, all while managing his duties as a soldier in the British Indian Army.
Despite these obstacles, he renowned for his incredible ball control, goal-scoring ability, and leading India to three times Olympic gold medals in hockey (1928, 1932, and 1936). He scored 1000 goals during his career and more than 400 in international matches. In 1936 at the Berlin Olympics unintentionally he impressed Adolf Hitler, and he offered Sir Dhyan Chand to be a German citizen and also join German army. But sir Dhyan Chand refused his offer and says to Hitler “India is not for sale”.
Sir Major Dhyan Chand was destined to show the world how field Hockey can change many lifestyles. Now in his memory august 29th is celebrated as “National Sports Day” in India.
How to Start Field Hockey:
start casual games:
To enjoy new fitness routine through playing field hockey you need to find nearest club or you can gather friends to whom you can rely on, and start the games. Make some good memories with your fiends like we did.
Invest in basic gear:
At first you don’t have to invest in many gears to play, start with minimum gears like hockey stick, Ball and leg guards.
Set achievable goals:
Set some small goals with your teammates like playing 3 times a week including your week off days.
from fun to competitive matches:
Then gradually increase the level with the help of your teammates from fun games to some competitive matches, like meet up with some teams and play matches with them, and gain experience.
Concerns and Misconceptions:
I’m too old to start field hockey:
It’s never too late to start field hockey, as many amateur leagues now welcome players of all ages with beginner-friendly programs focused on fitness, fun, and basic skills.
Field hockey boosts health, coordination, and mental sharpness while fostering a sense of community, making it a great option at any stage of life. Age is no barrier. Just step onto the field and enjoy the journey!
I don’t have time to play Field hockey:
Field hockey can fit in a busy schedule with 30 to 60-minute games, with some flexible practice options, and weekend matches.
A quick session provides a great workout, skill-building, and a refreshing mental break, making it ideal for those who are short on time.
I’m not athletic enough to participate:
Field hockey doesn’t require to be an athletic person. Field hockey is for everyone, regardless fitness or skills. Recreational leagues are basically focuses on having fun with teammates, team work, and gradual improvement, making it easy to start at your own pace and enjoy the fitness game while buildings new friends.
take the First Step Today!
Take the first step toward a healthier, more active life by scheduling your first game or joining a local league. It’s never too late to start, and the benefits go beyond fitness—you’ll build friendships, skills, and confidence. Remember, “A healthy lifestyle is just a strike away!”
Conclusion: field hockey is More Than a Sport – It’s a Lifestyle
Field hockey is more than a sport, it’s a lifestyle that brings lasting benefits to both your body and mind. It improves cardiovascular health, builds strength in muscles, and enhances mental clarity.
The social impact is equally powerful, it helps to foster a sense of community and friendships, while it offers opportunities to make lasting connections.
The long-term rewards include a healthier, and more active lifestyle, self confidence and personal growth. Embrace the game and unlock a world of benefits that go far beyond the field.
Don’t wait and take the leap, make a team, and let the field hockey transform your and team’s lifestyle.
Start your fitness journey with field hockey! Discover how this dynamic sport improves agility, strength, and endurance while keeping you active and engaged. Perfect for all skill levels!”
Are you ready to take the first strike? If not it’s okey, not everyone is entitled to have a better fitness in lifestyle.
