Is hockey cardio?

Question

and is it better than running? is it good cardio??

Answer 1

hockey is definately cardio. Its like sprinting but with a h**l of a lot of turns and stops and stickwork. great cardio.

Answer 2

Hockey is everything.

Answer 3

I guess it depends on the effort you put into it. Assuming you're out there to win, it's very aerobic and it's very physical requiring both strength and stamina.

Answer 4

yes because u are skateing and going fast pace.

Answer 5

yes, its cardio. and it depends on the intensity of the running/skating.

runnings probably slightly better for you but on the other hand, hockey players have very good stamina and are very physically fit.

Answer 6

It is a great cardio workout, but only if you work at it.  I bust my back and i am out of breathe very quickly.  I would say that it is better than running, just because it seems like you get tired faster from skating than running.  Either one is good cardio though.

Answer 7

I think this says it all:

"I don't know, you tell me. We need to have the strength and power of a football player, the stamina of a marathon runner, and the concentraion of a brain surgeon. But we need to put all this together while moving at high speeds on a cold and slippery surface while 5 other guys use clubs to try and kill us, oh yeah did I mention that this whole time we're standing on blades 1/8 of an inch thick? Is ice hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me. Next question." -Brendan Shanahan

Answer 8

oh yah

Answer 9

Any physical activity is cardio. s*x is cardio. (Always use rubber.) Skating is a type of cardio that's easier on the knees though. That's how Yzerman had such longevity but had quite a few knee problems. If he played any other sport, he would've been finished ages ago.