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MSC2471

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Bowling warm up exercises
« on: May 24, 2004, 08:56:15 AM »
Does anyone have a routine that they adhere to before getting ready to warm up in practice? What types of stretching exercises do you employ and for how long? I'm just curious as I try to do some leg stretching and arm stretching before I bowl, as well as taking my first couple of practice throws at half speed before going full bore.

Also- have you ever seen people that can immediately start striking with their first couple of practice shots? I don't fall into this category, as it usually takes me at least 2 shots before I can get my timing and arm speed in sync to start throwing strikes...

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Re: Bowling warm up exercises
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2004, 10:03:21 AM »
As an old guy (in my mid 40's) I do the following stretches before I bowl:

1. Stand on the edge of the approaches with heels dangling off and lift body up and down several times to stretch out the ankles and calf muscles.

2. I do deep knee bends to stretch out my legs.

3. I strectch out my back doing toe touches.

4. To streatch out my bowling arm, I swing the ball several good time front to back and then sideways arround my back and then over my head both frontside and backside.


I do a couple of each of those everytime. It takes me about 2:00 but when I light come on my first ball is good for evaluating the condition. I to do 1/2 speed to more clearly identify the length of oil and pattern.

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Re: Bowling warm up exercises
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2004, 02:02:08 PM »
Thanks for the replies. Since my job is now primarily a sit down job, I try to do some stretching of arms and legs at least twice a shift to remain from getting completely stiff. When I used to work as a group home manager, I never had to work about getting exercise as I was running around at least 3-4 miles a shift between all the walking from place to place I would do.

Matt

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