Once seen as a retirement sport, there are more and more young players making a splash at elite levels now and in turn this has sparked participation at all age levels.
Health benefits include:
- Improves fitness All physical activity requires muscle work. Whilst bowls may not be the most energetic form of exercise it still provides a stimulus for maintaining muscle mass - particularly the lower body. At the same time it improves vascular health as it helps your body to utilise oxygen better and contributes to good blood circulation and blood pressure. Lawn bowling intensity is the equivalent of walking, horseback riding and golf.
- Improves co-ordination and skill development Playing bowls require co-ordination, strategy and agility. Concentrating for long periods of time and maintaining mental alertness help motor skills and brain health.
- Enhancing mental wellbeing Bowls is a community sport and a past time where like minded people come together to enjoy competition, camaraderie with their peers whilst help boosting improved mood, social relationships and enjoyment, leading to increased confidence and self esteem
- Reduces the risk of serious illnesses Lawn bowling can reduce the risk of contracting heart disease or stroke as it helps your body to utilise oxygen better and contributes to good blood circulation and blood pressure.