Pool, that casual game that is played in saloons and game rooms, is actually good for your health. It is a simple tabletop game with pool sticks or cues to hit hard balls into one of the six pockets. Whether it’s a casual game between friends in your basement or a tournament game, you are improving your health both physically and mentally. How you wonder can a simple game improve my health? Here are some of the reasons:
- Helps build focus- Playing pool requires you to concentrate and focus on shooting the ball into the pocket. You not only have to concentrate on the cue ball and the coloured ball but also the angles through which the ball will move when hit.
- Burns calories- An average game of pool is usually 2 hours long and takes about 100 trips around the table. This equals on the average the same amount of calories as walking ¾ of a mile. Playing multiple games burns more calories.
- Sharpens the Mind- People of all ages who play pool have to perform mental mathematical calculations quickly. Having a sharper mind tends to make a person think faster and pick up on details quickly.
- Eye-Hand Coordination- Because your mind is becoming sharper, you have the ability for your hand to make swift, minute, finite tasks.
- Tone Building- Because of the walking around the table and the stretching, your hips, legs and back are being toned in low impact exercises.
- Improves Mental Skills- Because of the vast number of layouts of the pool balls, no two games are the same. People’s critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities improve as you begin to improve your game.
- Stretching and balancing- Stretching across the pool table to obtain your best shot requires you to be more flexible than the average person. Pool enhances your balance because, at times, you will be standing on one foot or in difficult positions.
- Fun- Pool is a game that can be played by all ages and genders. When playing with all ages in your family, laughter tends to rule over the rules or who wins the game. It’s a great game to play without electronics.
If you are contemplating purchasing a pool table, take careful measurements. Take into account all of the angles and shots that you might be making. You can also purchase a ping pong table that will sit on top of the pool table. If you decide to purchase a pool table, decide how much you will spend on the table and the features that you want. You have choices of slate top or another material. You also have choices in wood or manufactured wood products. It would be better to visit a sporting goods store to look at the options and talk to the salespeople.
K-Sports, located throughout Australia, is the main source of pool tables. They have a vast array of tables from which to choose. They also offer the necessary accessories that you will need in order to play. They offer a 1-year warranty on their tables. Additionally, they deliver to your home or business.
A University of Copenhagen study showed that playing pool slows down the ageing process in men. It provides passive activity of talking and getting out with the active activity of playing the game. They even studied the effectiveness of drinking a beer while playing a game. It keeps the elderly moving around using their muscles.
So, rack them up and take a sip. You are sharper for doing so.
