| There are a growing number of paintball players in the | | | | According to the American College of Sports Medicine |
| America alone; the number has increased to more | | | | rules, the paintball game provides substantial benefits to |
| than 10 million according to a recent survey taken by | | | | the body. This observation was based on a study |
| the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association in | | | | that was conducted by Tara Kammel, a fitness expert |
| 2005. The National Xball League was developed in | | | | from Maplewood, Minnesota, who attached heart |
| 2003 and many people became interested. The | | | | monitors to fifteen paintball players. During the |
| interest spread to other countries when the NXL | | | | paintball game, players reached the maximum level of |
| celebrity games were televised. | | | | adrenaline as the heart rate surged up to 69 - 74 per |
| Doctors began noticing the game too and started | | | | cent and a CO2max level of 57 to 65 per cent. |
| studying its effects on a person's health. Dr. Brian | | | | It might at times be dangerous to play paintball, but if |
| Jacobs, a sports medicine expert from South Bend, | | | | the players follow their physicians' advice then |
| Indiana commented in an interview that paintball is a | | | | everyone can enjoy the game. |
| source of cardiovascular exercise and is really good | | | | Play the game where there are safety rules to follow |
| for the heart. He tried to play the game twice and | | | | and first aid is available. |
| observe how injuries were acquired and the trauma it | | | | Do not play without protective gear for the eyes and |
| could cause to a paintball player. Codes were | | | | neck. Wear loose fitting clothes for flexibility. Get in |
| developed to categorize the injuries caused by the | | | | shape with exercise and eat a balanced diet when |
| paintball game such as: E922.5 which is an accidental | | | | preparing to play the game. |
| injury caused by a paintball gun; E985.7, a paintball gun | | | | If the game is played for sport, it is a sure way of |
| injury which was inflicted on purpose or by accident; | | | | keeping physically active. It does not only contribute |
| and E955.7, is a self-inflicted paintball gun injury. | | | | to the physical well being but to a player's emotional |
| Regardless of the previous observations, the paintball | | | | and intellectual abilities as well. One recent finding by |
| game provides aerobic benefits and creates a | | | | American researchers says that paintball decreased |
| workout option for people who are not always | | | | violence since it is a way to release tension. Hey |
| physically active. Some doctors advise patients to try | | | | workaholics! There's a new sport in town. |
| the basics of the game because of its health effects. | | | | |