Archery Shapes Body & Mind
May 20,2022 | CHN Archery
Archery can be just as calming as yoga, because it balances body and mind.
Focus: Concentrating during archery practice can help you focus better in other areas of life too.
Strength: Strengthen your arms, core, hands, chest and shoulders by practicing a proper draw.
Coordination: Consistent archery practice builds your muscle memory, and make your shooting becomes more instinctive, coordinate your body.
Exercise: Drawing a bow burns about 140 calories per half-hour, the same as walking at a brisk, 3.5-mph pace.
Confidence: In archery, you can compete against others or against yourself. But the sport isn’t just about hitting bull’s-eyes. Shooting your bow and improving your form with practice also builds self-esteem.
Relaxation: For mental health, archery provides active meditation, which can improve your mood, and ease anxiety and depression.
Archery is a sport that people of all ages, skill levels, and physical abilities can enjoy, offers powerful exercise for your mind and body, toning your muscles and sharpening your mental acuity.