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Top 10 Health Benefits of Hockey: Why is hockey great for your body?

Why is hockey great for your body? Health Fitness Revolution listed these 10 reasons why hockey is great for your health:

8) Enhances mental strength: Exercise itself can improve your mood because of the endorphins that are released, easing feelings of depression, stress and anxiety. Field hockey provides all these benefits and demands good decision-making and strategy, which can be transferred to both personal and professional life.

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9) Improves communication: Playing hockey involves the verbal and nonverbal communication of messages through eyes and gestures, as players communicate during a fast-paced game. This leads to the overall improvement in the communication skills of the players. And the better the communication, the better a team’s chances of winning.

10) Improves speed: Field hockey not only helps strengthen the cardiovascular system, but it also helps increase your speed and stamina. Fast footwork and agility on the field can be beneficial in everyday life, especially as you age.

By Pablo Mendoza

Pablo Mendoza is an FIH Hockey Academy Educator and the owner of A Hockey World. Contact: pablo@ahockeyworld.net