BOWLING’S HEALTH BENEFITS • Bowling burns roughly 240 calories per hour of activity. • It strengthens and tones your arm, shoulder, chest, and leg muscles. • It improves heart and respiratory fitness. • It increases endurance while maintaining bone density. • It speeds up your metabolism. • An average bowler swings a bowling ball 200 degree back swing, 160 degree down swing • An average bowler with a 16-pound ball swings 864 pounds in a three-game series (54 shots times 16 pounds per shot). That is well over one-third of a ton. • An average bowler walks an average of 60 feet per turn, or about6/10 of a mile in a three-game series. • The social aspect of bowling can help improve your mental outlook. • Bowling is a lifetime sport. It is one of the few sports that allow you to compete at a high level at an older age. • Bowling provides an exercise option for those with physical limitations.