It is always a good idea to devote time to your health. This will improve your game, too, as if you suffer from fatigue at all during a long set of games, this will improve your conditioning and endurance for bowling.

I was getting winded bowling one night against vacant. We had 3 bowlers and the pace was fast and I lost my breath...that was one of the turning points....

Well after three weeks of working out - cardo to heavy weights, I've dropped several sticks. My focus has improved, but I'm seeing many ringing tens and solid 9's. My speed is up, but I also find myself muscling some shots. I really have to focus on my breathing and getting to relax my bowling arm and resting the ball on my left non bowling hand when I'm on the approach.

I'm not stopping my visits to the gym that's for sure, even if my bowling game suffers a bit. I gain no benefits from bowling besides it's a hobby I enjoy.

I ended the winter season at 204, and before the summer league started I set a goal to be 220 for more than have the summer season. I did it, highest at 224. It wasn't the average that was important, it was the goal I set and reached.

And yes, the bowling alley food are slow killers.... except this one private house in downtown sac, they have a good menu hahahaha

Been working on my core and doing leg work!  Treadmill, etc. 

At 70 with shot knees, I do a complete upper body workout twice a week. on bowling nights I use hi-end knee braces and take an anti-inflammatory with an analgesic.

Since this post, I lost another 6 lbs. lifting heavy and doing HIIT workouts (this kicks my ass). Also, I'm completing 122 push ups a day till Christmas Day. It's a goal I will complete...At 44 yrs old with my youngest at 4 yrs old, this is for her.

So far, working out hasn't have any negative effect with my bowling. Bowling the same which is a good sign.

It's good to see folks here on br of all ages working out. Working in the medical field and seeing many sick ppl in the hospital or in chronic settings like dialysis sucks. I don't wish these on anyone. Many of these patients have "regrets" or "I wish" factors. I don't feel sorry for them.....

This past winter, i wanted to get into better shape. I lost 40 lbs in the first 6-7 weeks. It affected my game tremendously. I was hurling the ball (unintentionally), my timing was off, and things were uncontrollable. I started league, having second high avg. of 203, and I ended at 178. Needless to say I've struggled. Since then, i've picked up some weights, and worked on my timing - I'm back up to 200. All that to say, like others mentioned - be conscious of your flexibility, but also keep an eye out for your timing.

I do several programs to keep it "fresh". I do programs from Athlean-X, DDP yoga (Diamond Dallas Page yoga), HIIT workouts I customize w/ exercises I hate most, boxing, and kata's and kumite drills (no the the hopping like an idiot point sparring lol).

Also, I complete 122 push ups a day until Christmas. This is more of a mental, motivation drill for myself. See how far I will push myself.

Just like bowling, we need strong mental conditioning to do Nutrition and Training...plus, patience.