THE BENEFITS OF A BOW AND ARROW
How Archery Keeps You Healthy
outside of this sport to build strength and improve their shot, including side planks, dumbbell exercises, and yoga.
The word“fitness”brings to mind a number of images: jogging, cycling, lifting weights — the list goes on and on. However, people rarely think of archery. This activity has been around for thousands of years, and a bow used to be a key weapon in hunting and war. Today, archery is most often practiced as a sport, and it confers many health benefits you may not be aware of. EXERCISE Archery is a low-impact activity everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, gender, or ability. As with any sport, in order to perform well archers need to practice consistently. Regular practice also means regular use of their upper bodies and exercise that helps maintain overall fitness. What’s more, archers also get exercise by walking to and from the targets and the designated shooting area. STRENGTH It takes significant strength to pull a bow at full draw. In one motion, archers engage the muscles in their arms, hands, core, back, and chest. The more the motion of drawing and firing is repeated, the stronger these areas of the body will become. There are also many relatively easy exercises archers can do
FOCUS Archers benefit physically by strengthening their muscles, but the mental focus required to succeed in this sport also provides a lot of benefit both in and out of the archery range. Keeping a steady and unwavering sight on the target while ignoring all distractions is key to making a perfect shot, and this focus can also help increase productivity at work and improve relationships. PATIENCE This is another key component to archery: If an archer rushes a shot, they’re more likely to miss their target. Knowing when to take a shot is just as important as knowing how. Patience is also important when training the body for archery. Archers must be willing to perform the same task over and over to finally hit that center target. It’s important to keep in mind that archery can be dangerous when not practiced correctly. Talk to a professional or get a lesson from an archery instructor to learn how to properly handle a bow.
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Are you ready for spring? All around us, plants are sprouting, leaves are spreading, and rivers are rising, too. As we head into a wet time of year, there are a few things we wanted to talk about with you!
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CLEANINGS AND MORE We're staying busy here at the office, and we want to encourage everyone to start thinking about their first cleaning of the year if you haven't already had it! Most people get two cleanings per year based on their dental needs, and now is a good time to reserve your spring-cleaning. We’re excited for everything this month brings, and like you, we’re longing for warmer, nicer weather. It will come! Until then, cross your fingers, settle down with a book, and make sure we“book”you for your first cleaning of the year! –Kal ie and Cheyenne
CAUTION, CAUTION Anybody who drives over the river or by the reservoir right now knows how full things are. Be extra careful around bodies of water this month! Water can be fast-moving, even if it doesn’t look like it, and it may not be safe to fish or do other activities close to the banks yet. Remember, all of that water is snowmelt, too, so it’s very cold. Keep a close eye on kids around the water this spring! SPRING ACTIVITIES You’d be amazed at how hard it can be to find something to do this time of year. Changing weather and mud keep people off of sports fields and the local trails, and it’s too early to tube, fish, or camp. If
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