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Characteristics of "old timer" hockey play
Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences. Journal Canadien Des Sciences Appliquees Au Sport
|March 1, 1979
Summary
Old Timer hockey offers a good cardiovascular workout for Canadian adults. Forwards averaged 85% of maximum intensity for 28 minutes, while goaltenders maintained 64% intensity during games.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Background:
- Old Timer hockey is a popular recreational activity for Canadian adults.
- Participants engage in this sport to enhance or maintain cardiorespiratory fitness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the exercise intensity and duration of adult noncontact Old Timer hockey.
- To provide insights into the physiological demands of recreational hockey.
Main Methods:
- Exercise intensity was measured using continuous heart rate monitoring via telemetry.
- Game duration and player activity were analyzed using time-motion analysis.
Main Results:
- Forwards spent an average of 28 minutes on the ice with heart rates at or above 60% of maximum intensity.
- Forwards achieved an average intensity of 85% during active play.
- Goaltenders exhibited a mean heart rate of 143 beats per minute, equivalent to 64% of maximum intensity.
Conclusions:
- Old Timer hockey provides a significant cardiorespiratory challenge for adult participants.
- The intensity and duration suggest it is an effective mode for improving and maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness.