5 Hidden Health Benefits of Bowling!

Doctors tell us every day that we need to exercise to stay healthy, but did you know that bowling offers many other health benefits as well? Check out this list below to learn more about your favorite sport – and why you should do it more often! 

1. Muscle toning and strengthening:

Bowling requires movement with weight which can help promote muscle exercise of the lower body. On top of that, if done regularly, you can improve your upper body strength and flexibility when you throw the ball by working the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints in your arms!

2. Support exercise habits:

A sedentary lifestyle is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease. Exercise, including bowling, lowers your risk of stroke, heart attacks, diabetes, increases bone density, improves circulation, and lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Because bowling can be enjoyed at any age, try to bowl once or more each week for maximum benefits!

3. Hand-eye coordination: 

Throwing the bowling ball and hitting the pins requires a significant amount of hand-eye coordination. This kind of focus stimulates mental alertness, concentration and tactical strategy. This makes bowling a great option for people to sharpen their motor skills, young or old!

4. Healthy social life: 

Social relationships are very important to increasing longevity and quality of life, and bowling is a group sport that allows you to spend time with your family and friends, or meet new people! Finding companionship through bowling leagues and teams can ease loneliness in those who live alone, reducing stress and depression.

5. Weight loss: 

Although the game is restricted to a small area, your constant movement while playing may help to burn some calories! Depending on your weight and amount of effort you put into the game, bowling can burn anywhere from 170 to 300 calories per game. Bring a bunch of competitive bowlers and you’re sure to have a great fat burning session!

March Puzzler

Can you find all of the hidden words?

Can you find all of the hidden words below?

AieaBowl – Badger – GarlicShrimp – Kegler – Lanes – Lemon – Oxtail – Pumpkin – Saimin – Spicy – Strike – TastyChicken – TheAlley – Turkey!

Complete the crossword from February’s newsletter? Check the answer key below to see if you scored a perfect 300!

(1) Aiea (2) Baker (3) Ochazuke (4) Marshmallow (5) Rice (6) Sambal (7) Gravy (8) Secret (9) Garlicbutter (10) Pepsi Cola (11) Italian (12) Sterling (13) Fieri