The Effect of Floorball on Health and Performance in Subjects With Lifestyle Diseases

The Effect of Floorball on Health Parameters and Performance in Subjects With Lifestyle Diseases

To investigate the effect of floorball on health and performance in subjects with either type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular diseases.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
• Diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease (bp >140/90mmHg)
• Physical activity <2 hours pr. week.
• Not participating in any regular physical activity the last 2 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• age <18 years
• Injuries that prevent the subject from playing floorball
• Type 1 diabetics
• Alcohol >14 units pr. week.
• Pregnancy
• Participation in other scientific studies
• Abuse of illegal drugs
• other known serious diseases