Watch a professional ice hockey game, and you’ll notice the players alternating between intensely skating across the rink and resting in place, waiting for their opportunity to move the puck or make a block.

This kind of cardiovascular activity is known as interval training, and it’s a great way to improve the cardiovascular system while getting in shape.

So not only is ice hockey fun, it’ll give your child a fantastic way to get the exercise they need to be healthy.