This time of the year is great. We’ve had Halloween, Thanksgiving, and tomorrow we’ll have Christmas. Gym owners love this time of year, because… well… some of us have packed on a few pounds, and are looking to get back to that pre-holiday season weight.

However, there is ANOTHER way to lose the weight without signing up for an expensive gym membership. Let’s talk a little about that thing we all love. BOWLING!

While it may not measure up completely to full physical exertion in a gym, it burns more calories than you may think! Bowling is a great way to lose weight, as it burns about 100 calories an hour, which vary based on how heavy your ball is, and how many times you bowl. Bowling also uses and builds 134 muscles, improving your balance, and increasing your hand-to-eye coordination.

Using wearable technology such as a fitness tracker helps to find out how much you burn in an hour of bowling. This is done by tracking the amount of calories you burn, and in turn, you will likely push yourself a little further seeing the amount you are burning. Stepping up the pace between turns will keep your heart rate up, and instead of sitting down, keep standing!

You’d be amazed at how much the little things help. So if you are looking to shed those extra pounds, think more BOWLING! Have a great holidays everyone!