David_Parker Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I just thought I'd share that I am really enjoying playing hockey twice a week. It is excellent cardio exercise and I definitely find it helps my alpine climbing. I feel confident about having explosive power. I have not measured, but I think my heart rate goes up to at least 180 within a minute of being on the ice, stays there for 4-5 minutes, comes back down while I'm on the bench and back up again, etc. This for 1.5 hours approx. When I get off I am gassed, but recover quickly. My t-shirt is as wet as if I wore it in the shower. I really like that I don't have to think about what I am doing because I am thinking about the game, not the exercise. I hate exercise where all you can do is thing about the exercise you are doing (swimming, running, road biking, lifting weights, etc.) I like the aggression too. And it keeps me in touch with ice, even though it's not very steep! Does anyone else play hockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I played since I was a little kid. I stopped playing seriously after I got really tall. We outta have a cc.com pick-up game sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Cool! I've always wanted to learn how to play. I've played indoor soccer for years but I like the idea of being able to completely level someone without getting a three game suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rock Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Ahh, played tons as a kid, but that was in place where all the ponds froze... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Cool! I've always wanted to learn how to play. I've played indoor soccer for years but I like the idea of being able to completely level someone without getting a three game suspension. you should play rugby then! way less rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 Are those safety glasses? And where are their helmets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 I used to play with my brothers back east on frozen ponds or the occassional rink. While I could skate better then them, something about putting a stick in my hand made me a klutz. I would concentrate hard on the puck, they would come over and give me a minor bump and down I would go. Never mastered it and got a couple split lips on the ice from my younger bros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 The Greatest Sports Movie Ever Made!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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