Fitness & Bowling
fitness & sports July 24th, 2007
One of my favorite recreations with my friends is bowling. For the record, bowling is a game in which players attempt to score points by rolling a ball along a flat surface in order to knock down objects called pins. For this game, all you need is a good balance & throwing skill, a comfortable pair of bowling shoes, (if you have the money) customized bowling balls, and of course, a bowling alley with pins.
Bowling, though not that physically demanding compared with some other sports, does require some unique abilities and a certain degree of competence in many aspects of fitness. In fact, bowling is a frontal motion with abduction, adduction as each ball is thrown. This is because many upper body muscles are recruited in each ball that is thrown down the lane.
So the next time you and your friends, or even your family, gather around for an outing, try Bowling. This game is shared by all ages, gender, and abilities and has been around for a very long time.
August 2nd, 2007 at 9:39 am
I have to agree with you that bowling is not that physically demanding. However, I would say that golf is a sport that demands physical effort. The hardest thing with golf is picking what golf club you should use. There are so many choices out there.
I do think that golf and bowling are similar in the fact that it takes time and precision to be good. Thanks for your post.
August 21st, 2007 at 9:50 am
I like bowling as well. My friends and I meet up once a week to bowl in a league. We have found that it has really strengthened our friendships. We also do funny things to see whose bowling ball will react the least on the lanes. Whoever has the least reacting bowling ball will have to pay for a round of drinks. We really enjoy the time together, so if you are looking for a sport to creat friendship, bowling is a great one.
August 21st, 2007 at 9:55 am
I completely agree with Joe. My friends and I also are in a bowling league, and we have seen it draw us closer together. This year we even had customized bowling shirts made to create more team spirit. It has worked out great, and we get a lot of compliments on them.