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How to get fit, lose weight while playing ice hockey?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Just do it!: Encourage stretching, aerobics and strength training to help prepare you for ice hockey.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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See below: Skating is a good cardio work out and should help you get fit.

Answered 1/10/2015

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