Author Topic: Weight loss and bowling (Read 2099 times)

agroves · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 11:01:56 PM »

In the past 4 months, I've dropped 35lbs from 220 to 185. I was bowling very well prior to the change in my eating habits. These last few months I've been bowling less than awesome. The weight loss had an influence on my swing.

The first thing I noticed was a my thumb shrinking. I ended up reslugging every ball, which helped. But, I was still "grabbing" it and couldn't figure out why. I ended up lengthening my span 1/16th and using as little bevel as necessary. This finally gave me a secure feeling in the ball. Would the weight loss increase my flexibility? Could that be why I had the feeling of losing the ball.

As for the rest of my swing, I don't have to clear as much @$$ as I used so that is a good thing....lol My accuracy seems mucho better. I'm still getting the feel of it and hopefully it is coming around. I was able to put together a decent set Wed night.

Has anybody else went thru a significant weight loss/gain? If so, how did it change your game, feel, etc?
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dwp · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:12:49 AM »

It's funny how you bring this up. Since October, I have lost 37 lbs. and my scores since the weight loss have been real low. My average is down 10 pins this year. This is the worst year I've had in about 10 years. The funny thing is, is that my teamates were telling Wednesday that I need to put my weight back on. But I feel like everything is fine with my release, but something is wrong and I can't figure it out.

JustRico · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:19:11 AM »

When you lose weight, not only does your swing plane change but your overall strength diminshes. You're body has to adapt. I have worked with many bowlers that have went through weight changes and some adapt quicker than others.
As far as flexibility, your skin will loosen up which could translate to more flexibility.
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echidapus · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:20:02 AM »

I went from 220-138 pounds. When I was growing up my weight went up 10 pounds a year and so did my average.

I since got my BS in exercise science and have thought about putting together a bowling conditioning program to strengthen the muscles you use in bowling to create more power, consistency and longevity.

My average initially dropped a little, then it went back up as did my stamina etc.
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majik13 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:20:26 AM »

I had the same issue, but I lost 135 lbs. over 1 1/2 years...and I dropped down to 15lbs from 16lbs and I have also changed tips and had equipement re-drilled and changed spans, but my issue now is with my fingers swelling. I still haven't exactly nailed why they swell, but when they do, I move from a ball with tips to a ball without them, and it seems to calm the swelling. As a question for you how did you lose the weight...just a change in diet or did you increase exercise? In order to lose weight...muscle was most likely lost as well, and you will need to re-tone if you are happy with where you are at now. I have been doing that, and my avg has stabilized around 200 which is where it was before I dropped weight. The whole body mechanics are now different at the line due to a change in physics...your body in motion is not having as much of an effect as it did before. You may need to speed up your approach to compensate...just a few things I have done and practiced with since I got healthier. I never plan to go back to being as heavy as I was ever again in my life, so my team mates will either get used to the new me, or I'll find a different team.

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los2003 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:20:42 AM »

rico said it correct because just losing weight is ok but it's more important to maintain or build muscle.. if thats dont you game does not go through as drastic changes..

livespive · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:22:04 AM »

quote:
When you lose weight, not only does your swing plane change but your overall strength diminshes. You're body has to adapt. I have worked with many bowlers that have went through weight changes and some adapt quicker than others.
As far as flexibility, your skin will loosen up which could translate to more flexibility.
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Correct

Momentum is Mass x Velocity, and you sir have less mASS

lol j/k
You have to do more now to get the ball to work, as you body is ot producing the power it once did.

YOu may want to try holding the ball up a little from your original starting point.
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echidapus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:34:20 AM »

Mass drops, but velocity of the body increases to the foul line. If you lost weight by working out, then your muscle tone has increased, so you may be going to fast to the line now
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High series 804
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best game. when I was 6 I bowled a 158

I have a 16# morich awesome finish I want to trade. 1 season on it. I am looking for 15# stuff

boomtown24 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:49:03 AM »

quote:
When you lose weight, not only does your swing plane change but your overall strength diminshes. You're body has to adapt. I have worked with many bowlers that have went through weight changes and some adapt quicker than others.
As far as flexibility, your skin will loosen up which could translate to more flexibility.
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Formerly BrunsRico

Loss of weight Does not mean loss of strength! That is a fact!

The flexibility of an individual is determined by joints, muscles, tendons, but most definately not skin. In some cases a person may be more flexible than he/ she is able to move. This is caused by the bunching of fat at the bend points of your body. Not pretty but true.

echidapus · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:52:33 AM »

skin does have the ability to determine ones flexibility. It is elastic and if you have scar tissue it will limit your flexibility to some degree on the surface of the skin.

I do agree that ones flexibility ability may be greater than their range of motion. If you can bend your elbow backwards you tend to have loose ligaments/tendons and greater flexibility throughout.
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High game 300, 298(no middle finger) 290, 290(no middle finger)
High series 804
High triplicate 774
High average 221
best game. when I was 6 I bowled a 158

I have a 16# morich awesome finish I want to trade. 1 season on it. I am looking for 15# stuff

echidapus · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:55:16 AM »

almost forgot. When you lose weight your strength can diminish if you lost weight through diet alone. If you are morbidly obese you have a great amount of muscle mass. it's difficult to move a heavy body all the time and you build strength from this. I don't recommend this as a form of resistance training as the consequences outweigh the benefits.

If you lose weight and workout, you then have a chance to gain muscle through the process, but most likely not lose it.

Going through hydrostatic weighing would be the most precise measurement to determine if you lost muscle during your weight loss.

directdrill · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:57:18 AM »

I have lost almost 35 lbs from the beginning of the year. In addition to my weight loss routine, I have added strength training at the gym. My weight and lack of muscle tone, especially in the legs, was making it difficult for me to get a good knee bend at the foul line. Now that I have lost weight and added strength to my lower body, my scores are beginning to increase.
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« **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:08:20 AM »

I'm with those who have lost some weight, but gained strength. Bowling is easier than it was last year, and the arthritis isn't as bad either.

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dizzyfugu · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:09:00 AM »

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When you lose weight, not only does your swing plane change but your overall strength diminshes. You're body has to adapt. I have worked with many bowlers that have went through weight changes and some adapt quicker than others.

I can confirm this. When I tried a diet to lose some weight, my bowling became poor... Not the first games, but in the long run I'd feel how my body was burning energy, and how it affected my overall game. Since then I always carry something to eat in my bag, and if it is just a chocolate bar to restore some energy quickly!
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toomanytenpins · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:08:36 AM »

all i want to know is how u lost the weight

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