1. Knocking Down Depression
Bowling is a sport that offers a variety of health benefits. Between walking up to the foul line to throw the ball, to developing balance and muscle tone, bowling can help you get physically fit while you have a good time. It's not an aerobic sport, since most bowlers don't break a sweat unless they're frustrated. However, bowling does give you a chance to stretch your body and strengthen your joints. Bowling also promotes balance and hand-eye coordination. Best of all, it encourages peer interaction and helps alleviate loneliness and depression, as regular contact between players fosters friendship.
2. A League of Their Own
Of course you know about bowling leagues, but did you know there are leagues dedicated to teaching kids the art of bowling? Most leagues last about 10 weeks, and many offer your child a personalized bowling ball at the end. This encourages kids to remain active bowlers and makes the cost of the league a bargain. Some youth leagues even have coaches who attend some sessions to insure participants learn proper technique and form. Contact your local bowling alley for more details on youth leagues.
3. Shoe Shopping
Bowling alleys require the use of special bowling shoes, and you can rent them on-site for occasional games. But if you want to bowl regularly, consider investing in a pair of your own. When you look at the bottoms of professional bowling shoes, you'll see that the pattern on each shoe is different. This is because each foot has a different purpose, and therefore a different tread is called for. Some shoes now come with attachments that let you adjustment your slide, which can improve your game. Many even add traction to reduce or eliminate the slide from your game altogether. Experiment to find the shoes you need to improve your game.
4. Designer Ball
Bowling balls can be made of a variety of materials and weighted to suit your game. You've seen those guys who throw the ball at the gutter and it just barely avoids falling in, only to hook at the last second and make a strike. Those bowling balls are fitted with a core that's designed for bowlers with a strong hook. For bowlers who throw a straighter line, the weight of the ball is more centered. Bowling balls can also be customized with your favorite colors and characters; you can even order a ball that appears to have a solid object inside, such as your favorite beverage. Bowling balls range in price from affordable to extravagant.
5. Wii-habilitation
The Nintendo Wii bowling is widely accepted as a physical rehabilitation treatment for people who have experienced everything from war injuries to strokes. Because the Wii bowling game so closely mimics the actual physical aspects of bowling without the bowling ball or slippery lanes, it's a way for patients to build muscle, increase balance and regain hand-eye coordination. Because the game eliminates the need to travel to a bowling alley, or the ability to heft a heavy bowling ball, Wii bowling lets enthusiasts enjoy the sport in an environment that's safe for them.
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