Adult Basketball

Basketball is a fun, healthy way to stay active and social.

James Naismith invented basketball at the YMCA in 1891 to encourage teamwork and encourage fitness. This fast-paced game remains popular around the world today.

Here are some benefits adults get from playing basketball:

• Strengthens muscular endurance: Playing basketball requires agility, strength, and stamina. You must quickly move and change direction while dribbling the ball, which can help improve your muscular endurance.
• Builds healthy bones: Playing a team sport, such as basketball, can provide unique physical and mental health benefits. It can help build healthy bones by putting stress on them in a way that promotes growth and strength.
• Improves balance and coordination: Basketball requires a lot of movement and coordination. You must be able to move quickly while maintaining your balance, which can help improve your overall coordination.
• Develops fundamental movement skills: Basketball requires a variety of fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, and pivoting. These skills are important for overall fitness and can help improve your athletic performance.
• Improves body composition: Basketball is a great way to burn calories and improve your body composition. It can help you lose weight and build muscle mass, which can lead to improved overall health.
• Boosts heart health: Basketball is an excellent cardiovascular workout that can help improve your heart health. It can help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke by improving your overall fitness level.
• Provides social benefits: Playing basketball is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. It can also help improve your social skills by teaching you how to work as part of a team.

The YMCA of Western North Carolina has basketball courts at the Asheville YMCA, Corpening Memorial YMCA, Hendersonville Family YMCA, and Reuter Family YMCA. Check ​​​​for each location, or sign up for an adult league here. 

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