Benefits of Archery Sports for Health



One of the moments in the opening of at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Saturday was when President Joko Widodo performed archery action with The Month of Grace. Jokowi came down from the stands of honour and performed an arrow action. The sport that he has been involved in since last year turns out to have many benefits.

President Jokowi on the occasion archery the letter D-I-S to then display the letter "ABILITY" as an encouragement for athletes competing in the Asian Para Games. The former Mayor of Solo was seen eloquently removing his bow after taking off his suit and rolling up his shirt.

The Asian Para Games also contested archery sports. There are seven categories competed at this year's Para Games.

Although archery sports seem to lack movement because they only stand and aim, this sport that has been around since palaeolithic times has great benefits for the body. Here are some of the benefits you'll get by doing archery:


Strengthen the upper body archery

 

exercises put pressure on the muscles of both arms as well as the chest, shoulders, and back. Similar to weight lifting, this pressure will be held for a few seconds before the archer releases his arrow. With repetition, the pressure pulls and releases the bow strap, which can strengthen the muscles of the upper body.


Control balance


Balance is essential for successful archery as you need to be able to hold your body while aiming and preparing to take off your shots. Practising archery helps you to gain control over your balance while focusing on your target. The more you practice, the more your core muscles get used to balancing the body.


Train coordination


The main coordination in archery is the eyes and hands. Archery sports train your hands to work together while performing different tasks: aiming and firing arrows based on what the eye sees. The more you practice, the better your coordination.


Healthy heart


In the match, archers can walk 8 km while checking the results of shots. Although this walking activity is carried out in short intervals, the cumulative effect of walking throughout the competition can improve heart health, muscle strength, and leg strength. You will get some of these benefits even during the workout, as you will spend a lot of time walking taking back the arrows.


Makes you more focused


Focus is important for success as an archer, and developing focus can have a positive impact on your mental health. The more focused you are on the target, the easier it will be for you to clear your mind and aim precisely both in practice and in matches. These skills will also help you deal with stressful and stressful situations in life.


Increase confidence


In archery, you can compete against others or against yourself. However, the sport isn't just about releasing a bow and arrow. Improving your performance with regular and disciplined exercises also builds confidence.


Relaxation


Danika Yarosh, an American actress who is involved in archery, said archery can calm and relieve stress. Releasing arrows, seeing the bow fly, and hearing it reach the target circle rated Yarosh can help relieve stress.

Many people see archery as a sport that lacks movement, when in fact this activity can strengthen the upper body muscles to healthy heart organs. How, interested in trying archery? Let's watch the action of the athletes at the Asian Para Games let's be more excited to practice this sport!

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