archery – Kimberly L. Winters

Archery as a Hobby

Kimberly L. Winters is an educator with multiple certifications and experience in a leadership role in her field. She has an MA in teaching secondary education and a BA in English, both from James Madison University. During her leisure hours Kimberly L. Winters enjoys a number of hobbies, one of which is archery.

Archery is a sport that entails using a bow to shoot an arrow at a target. As a hobby, archery has many benefits.

Archery is a great way to keep the mind sharp. It requires maintaining focus and avoiding distractions. Concentration is not only needed when making a shot, but also when determining adjustments to improve one’s level of accuracy.

Archery exercises the upper body. The act of drawing and releasing an arrow involves muscles in the chest, back, arms, and shoulders. This act is repeated scores of times during archery practice, and will result in the development of the involved muscle groups.

Archery is light on the wallet. One benefit of archery is that it is an inexpensive hobby. It is perfectly acceptable to use second hand equipment, especially when starting out. Sources of such equipment can be the local archery club or store. Absent these sources, the Internet is a good source for affordable archery equipment.

Three Basic Types of Vertical Archery Bows

Kimberly L. Winters is an experienced Virginia educator who prioritizes literacy and writing skills. In her free time, Kimberly L. Winters counts archery among her favorite hobbies.

From target shooting to hunting, there are many reasons to take up the sport of archery. Furthermore, there are bows built to perform a variety of specific functions. Vertical bows are generally divided into three basic types: longbow, recurve bow, and compound bow.

The longbow is the oldest type of bow which dates back to the 13th century. Also known as the “traditional” or “medieval” bow, the longbow features extremely simple construction and has no sights or arrow rests.

Used in Olympic competition, the recurve bow offers far greater shooting accuracy and velocity. It gets its name from the fact that it curves away from the archer at its tips before the bowstring attaches.

The compound bow offers maximum control and accuracy through a complex system of cables and pulleys. They also allow the archer to keep arrows drawn back for extended periods of time without suffering extensive muscle fatigue.

What to Know Before Starting Archery Practice

With a master of arts in secondary-education teaching from James Madison University, Kimberly L. Winters graduated magna cum laude in 2010 with a 3.9 cumulative GPA. Besides working as an educator for five years now, Kimberly L. Winters has several hobbies, such as reading books of all genres, traveling, cooking, and photography. She also enjoys practicing archery in her free time.

Archery is a sport that needs to be practiced regularly and under supervision if the archer wants to become proficient. Sharp vision is required to hit small and distant targets. Before getting started, the archer should stretch the body to avoid injuries that might result in pain in the arms, elbows, and shoulders.

Archery gear includes not only a bow and arrows, but guards for the protection of body parts, especially the arms, fingers, and chest. Archers can choose among many types of bows; the two most common are the recurve bow and the longbow. There are also crossbows and compound bows.