Bowling- it's a great way to get the family together for a night out, but it is also taken very seriously to actual competitors. Bowling has a long history behind it. This sport has been played worldwide for numerous years. The year bowling was founded is said to date all the way back to 3200 BC. Sir Flinders Petrie, a British anthropologist, was studying a child's grave from Egypt and found items similar to that of bowling. Although it is not certain when the game of bowling actually originated for who was the first to play it because there have been so many discoveries of different versions of bowling as we know it today.
Similar to most sports, there are rules for bowling. A bowler is allowed 10 frames to a game in which frames one through nine the ball can either be rolled once, which would mean getting a strike, or twice in hopes they pick up any pins left behind which is called a spare. During frame gen, the bowler is allowed at …show more content…
One of the health benefits is weight loss. The constant moving of your legs back and forth and lifting and swinging the body allows for plenty of exercise. It has been founded that the average bowler will walk .6 miles when playing 3 games of continuous bowling. According to mayoclinic.com, and adult who weighs 200 pounds can burn around 275 calories per hour while they bowl. Another health benefit is muscle toning of the arms, chest, and legs because of the constant motion and swinging of the ball. Balance is also improved. According to WebMD, not having an active lifestyle is one of the leading causes of heart disease. By exercising with bowling, a person can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Also, bowling can improve blood circulation and and bone density. Not only does bowling benefit a person physically but, also socially. By bowling with several people, social skills are improved and relationships can help reduce loneliness and
Similar to most sports, there are rules for bowling. A bowler is allowed 10 frames to a game in which frames one through nine the ball can either be rolled once, which would mean getting a strike, or twice in hopes they pick up any pins left behind which is called a spare. During frame gen, the bowler is allowed at …show more content…
One of the health benefits is weight loss. The constant moving of your legs back and forth and lifting and swinging the body allows for plenty of exercise. It has been founded that the average bowler will walk .6 miles when playing 3 games of continuous bowling. According to mayoclinic.com, and adult who weighs 200 pounds can burn around 275 calories per hour while they bowl. Another health benefit is muscle toning of the arms, chest, and legs because of the constant motion and swinging of the ball. Balance is also improved. According to WebMD, not having an active lifestyle is one of the leading causes of heart disease. By exercising with bowling, a person can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Also, bowling can improve blood circulation and and bone density. Not only does bowling benefit a person physically but, also socially. By bowling with several people, social skills are improved and relationships can help reduce loneliness and