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between 200 and 300 calo- to simply find a ball “that’s
ries, which is more than an not too heavy or too light”
hour of walking. Plus, throw- and maintain strong body
ing a bowling ball exercises posture when lifting and
just about all muscle groups throwing the ball. For those
including the back, abdomen, of you wanting to bowl com-
legs and arms. To maintain petitively, O’Keefe says “it’s
her professional bowling really important to find a pro
physique, O’Keefe says she shop to drill a ball specific for
focuses a lot on cardio and your hand.”
endurance training. The former all-American
“When we’re bowling high school softball player
a regular season event, we and current PWBA cham-
bowl 12 games per day plus pion plans to continue reach-
all the practice sessions. So I ing for the stars and inspiring
run a lot because running is young athletes near and far.
great for the core, endurance
and legs.” She also works Bowling is unique
out with her team during because it’s fun
weight-lifting drills.
But don’t let O’Keefe’s and anybody can do
training scare you away from it at any skill level
bowling. She advises anyone and at any age.
planning to bowl for fun

The United States my best friend on Team
Bowling Congress reports USA and get to travel
that over 69 million people the world with them and
bowl at least once each year, share memories. Bowling is
making it the number one unique because it’s fun and
participation sport in the anybody can do it at any skill
country. O’Keefe credits level and at any age,” she
bowling’s growing popularity explains.
to its physical, mental and Additionally, bowling is
social benefits. a great low-impact exercise.
“I met my husband Depending on your weight,
because of bowling. I met an hour of bowling burns

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