The game of Bocce Ball was originally played in Italy. The Roman emperor Augustus gives the sport an air of nobility as he used to enjoy a game of bocce ball every now and then. This time-honored activity has been around more than 2,000 years, is still as popular as ever. Bocce Ball is a great way to spend quality time with friends as well as family. It is one of the most popular pastimes, which is fun to play as it encourages healthy social interaction and friendly competition. This ancient game closely resembles bowling or pool and it is very much popular in France and Italy. This game is widely loved by Americans too. In many other countries, this game is taken quite seriously as a sport. Let me get you through the potential health benefits of Bocce ball, in case you need any further convincing. Building the Bocce Ball in your convenience can add “new old� crazes across all age groups from the very young to seniors.
Improved Coordination Bocce helps you to become the master of your hand-eye coordination. Daily practice of releasing the ball at the exact right moment can help you to become the master of your own mind. Relieves Stress Light physical activity, outside with friends is a great way to relieve stress levels. As per the Dr. Lori Shemek, stress is awfully toxic to our health and ages our brain. However, exercise and social activity helps to lower the stress and keeps us younger as well as more alert. Increased Confidence Perfect execution of bocce toss is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. This game is an accessible mode of competition for people of any age. As the better game play helps to build up confidence and gives a sense of satisfaction. Light Cardio Bocce is not a very physically demanding sport; however, still it helps to burn approximately 197 calories per hour for an average 145-pound person. So Bocce is a mild form of exercise. Flexibility Bocce gets you extending and bending your arms to pick up and throw the ball. Moving and flexing your joints in this kind of light activity helps senior to maintain independence and mobility as they age.