Hi all,
I am right now including practicing pool as part of my workout routine my goal right now is every other night 2 hours minimum play or practice and longer routines on the weekend. In addition to this my goal for the summer is be healthier. I am not totally unhealthy right now but I could lose 15 pounds and get in better shape.
Reading on this though I discovered pool in addition to being fun as hell is really great for your body!
Here's a story on it from Health Revolution :
http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-playing-billiards/
Slows aging in men
Helps build focus
And the one that shocked me was this but it makes total sense:
"Burns calories – There is a surprising amount of beneficial walking involved in a round of pool: a typical 2-hour 8-ball or 9-ball session often provides 100 trips
around the table’s perimeter, which is about equal to walking nearly three-quarters of a mile. Playing multiple games of pool will stack up these distances and burn even more calories!"
This is what impressed me the only question I have is whether this is on a 7 foot , 8 foot, or 9 foot.
Here's another story :
http://www.medicaldaily.com/healthy...er-help-improve-quality-life-older-men-306730
"Lassen proposes “billiards and beer” should be included in the official policy papers on “active ageing” issued by the WHO and the EU. He places emphasis on the positive side effects of these activities that allow the elderly to take their minds off their illness and engage in activities like billiards that activity centers offer. Therefore, Lassen concludes there should be a broader, more inclusive concept of healthy and active aging so it can positively impact the everyday lives, quality of life, and general health of the elderly."
I generally don't drink but hey this is a great excuse!! So if someone says why are you going down to the pool hall tell them its exercise!!!
I am right now including practicing pool as part of my workout routine my goal right now is every other night 2 hours minimum play or practice and longer routines on the weekend. In addition to this my goal for the summer is be healthier. I am not totally unhealthy right now but I could lose 15 pounds and get in better shape.
Reading on this though I discovered pool in addition to being fun as hell is really great for your body!
Here's a story on it from Health Revolution :
http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-playing-billiards/
Slows aging in men
Helps build focus
And the one that shocked me was this but it makes total sense:
"Burns calories – There is a surprising amount of beneficial walking involved in a round of pool: a typical 2-hour 8-ball or 9-ball session often provides 100 trips
around the table’s perimeter, which is about equal to walking nearly three-quarters of a mile. Playing multiple games of pool will stack up these distances and burn even more calories!"
This is what impressed me the only question I have is whether this is on a 7 foot , 8 foot, or 9 foot.
Here's another story :
http://www.medicaldaily.com/healthy...er-help-improve-quality-life-older-men-306730
"Lassen proposes “billiards and beer” should be included in the official policy papers on “active ageing” issued by the WHO and the EU. He places emphasis on the positive side effects of these activities that allow the elderly to take their minds off their illness and engage in activities like billiards that activity centers offer. Therefore, Lassen concludes there should be a broader, more inclusive concept of healthy and active aging so it can positively impact the everyday lives, quality of life, and general health of the elderly."
I generally don't drink but hey this is a great excuse!! So if someone says why are you going down to the pool hall tell them its exercise!!!
