Bowling is a unique sport in that it is one of few sports that can continue to be played with age. The average playing career of a pro football player that is a first round draft pick is about nine... [Read More]
Will Upper Body Strength Training Ruin My Swing?
The importance of shoulder mobility training for bowlers
Often when I recommend resistance training to bowlers, they mention their fear of ruining their swings from lifting weights. It seems to me that there are quite a few bowlers out there that have gone on a fitness binge and... [Read More]
Improving Your Finish at the Line
Exercises to improve lower body strength, stability, and power
The game of bowling has evolved over the years. Many of today's professionals and advanced coaches will tell you that players with power have become among the elite and most difficult to beat. Developing more leverage and power in your... [Read More]
How To Properly Recover From Your Workouts
It’s not how hard you train, but how well you recover!
In the last few years, there has been significant growth in the number of fitness trends from new apps to new diets as well as programs like CrossFit, P90x, Insanity, and BeachBody. It has been great to see a boom... [Read More]
What is the Cause of Your Back Pain?
A survey of common causes and possible remedies
One of the most common complaints I hear from the average bowler during leagues and tournaments is about ongoing back pain. The reason back pain is so common is that it can be caused by issues in multiple areas of... [Read More]
To Cardio or Not to Cardio…
The role of cardio for bowlers
I get a lot of questions from bowlers about cardiovascular exercise. “How much cardio should I be doing?” or “How much cardio is too much?” are both common variations that are frequently asked. The word "cardio" actually makes me cringe.... [Read More]
Sports Performance vs. General Fitness Training
Prior to diving into the strength and conditioning field, the only sports I played growing up were bowling and track and field. With track and field, the majority of our training involved running and total body work. We never hit... [Read More]
Exercise Smarter, Not Harder!
We’ve all been there - you wake up after a workout and your abdominal muscles are so sore that it hurts to laugh. You crawl out of bed like you are 20 years older than you actually are and take... [Read More]
Functional Strength Training For Bowlers
What it is and why it's important
Maybe you've been wanting to get back in shape and have a healthier lifestyle. Or, maybe you've read the benefits that training can have for a bowler and want to start up a regimen. Whether it’s related to performance, health,... [Read More]
The X-Factor in Bowling
A study on the biomechanical impact of physical training
Bowling is often overlooked as a sport that requires physical training and exercise in order to be performed well. Bowlers of many different statures, sizes, and fitness levels have been successful in our sport. Bowling requires extensive use of the... [Read More]