There is one reason why so many people spend their time wishing they could get fitter and healthier but ultimately do not act on these wishes; it is the perception that exercise cannot be fun.
These people clearly have never been to a bowling alley. Tenpin bowling is a terrific way to exercise gently while having a laugh with your mates as well. What’s more it is a sport which does not discriminate; male or female, young or old, anyone can enjoy it.
On the technical side, tenpin bowling is an anaerobic exercise, similar to going walking with free weights. What anaerobic essentially means is that it depends more on muscular work than on the ability of a person to put up with the exercise for long periods. This allows you to get the exercise your muscles and body need while still appeasing your mind’s need for fun.
What’s more, tenpin bowling does not just give you a workout in one specific area, but it actually helps to develop muscular health and strength all over your body, working out muscle groups such as the arms, back, abdomen, quadriceps and hamstrings. It also develops the tendons. Joints and ligaments through the flexing and stretching which comes naturally from the action of the sport.
Just half an hour can burn up to 150 calories for the average person, and it will burn more for heavier individuals and less for lighter people, so basically the sport is naturally set up to allow you get the exercise your body needs specifically. This amount of calories is the equivalent of going for a moderate bike ride or even if you spent the same amount of time rowing. I bet you never thought that could be possible!
And what’s more, I cannot come up with even one sport where you can get the same level of social enjoyment and fun. You really can bowl whenever you want; day or night, rain or shine, bowling alleys will be there all year round. There really is no excuse not to get down to your nearest alley and get things rolling in 2013.
So put down the remote, get off the couch and look after your health in a fun, enjoyable environment. Go bowling!