Not Enough Time Exercises

Bowling is a physical activity that requires you to lift a ball weighing from 6 to 16 pounds, walk several feet to gain momentum, then roll the ball down the lane. It's a sport that you're constantly moving around and should keep yourself tuned and toned up for.

How many of you actually have an exercise routine? I mean the kind where you do some stretching, running, or walking? Perhaps you have an indoor exercise machine you bought? Or maybe some other type activity such as jumping rope? Like many things that are good for us, we know what needs to be done; however, we are too busy going about our daily life to get involved with a scheduled 1 to 2 hour discipline. It's the old "not enough time" excuse.

Really, though, there is no such thing as not having enough time. At work, I see so many people complain about not having enough time yet, throughout the day, spend more time talking with co-workers rather than at their desk. Outside of work, people complain about not having enough time yet spend hours on the cell phone talking about nothing. Finally, they have no time but spend hours watching TV. I admit that I sometimes use the excuse just to get a sympathetic, "I understand," from my friends and acquaintances.

Well, anyway, here's a "Choc-List" of some not-so-strenuous exercises that you can fit into your busy, multi-tasking schedule: (i.e., while watching TV)

1) Shadow bowling - set aside an area in your living room where you can practice your bowling approach during commercial breaks. Slowly, of course, because you can't slide; but also because you want to know and feel all the mechanics of your form.

2) Wrist strength - use a tennis ball or some other type of gripper that you can pump your hands to build up wrist strength. (Can be done practically anywhere, not just watching the tube.)

3) Arm strength - every time you walk from your chair to the kitchen (or other room), take your bowling ball with you. As a matter of fact, while you're sitting and watching, use the ball as a "bar bell."

4) Stretching - incorporate neck, arms, legs, or other parts of your body into a routine of stretching to relieve tension and stress.

As with any type of physical activity, make sure you are fit enough to do them without getting hurt. Consult with a physician if you have to.

Please, no excuses from now on, folks. Use your imagination and you should be able to keep reasonably in tune for your bowling activity bu doing simple, "not enough time" exercises.

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