• AC Paintball Health Tips

    apple-2391_960_720While playing paintball is a great way to build your muscles and stay healthy, you need to back it up with other healthy habits. You need to take care of yourself before, during, and after a game, so that you don’t get hurt. At AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, we want our players to be happy and healthy. We support safe paintball and offer these tips to keep you and team energized.

    Drink Plenty of Water

    Summers in Williamstown, New Jersey can get hot. While you’re running around AC Paintball’s field, you will continually lose water through sweat. Losing even a small percentage of your body’s weight in fluid can significantly affect your game. Proper hydration will keep you running longer and feeling better.

    You need to hydrate before, during, and after each game. One to two hours before playing, you should drink a bottle of water. Right before the game, you should drink another half bottle of water. During your AC Paintball game, you should drink a half bottle of water every 15 minutes or so. After the game, be sure replenish any additional water you lost throughout the day.

    Eat Healthy Foods

    Along with drinking enough, you need to make sure to eat the right foods. Foods with protein will give you the energy you need to play multiple AC Paintball games. Whole grains will keep you feeling full longer so you can concentrate on the game rather than your stomach growling. Fruits and vegetables will give your body the nutrients it needs to function properly. Yogurt is a good source of calcium that helps your muscles. Fish or sushi will keep your eyes and brain functioning to the best of their ability.

    Wear Appropriate Clothing and Footwear

    Before you leave your New Jersey home, you will want to make sure you have proper clothing and footwear. The best clothing to wear is something that is easy to move in. You don’t want your outfit to be so tight you can’t move or so loose that you get your sleeve caught on something. Something light weight will make it easier to perform to the best of your ability.

    feet-1840619_960_720Be sure to check the weather before coming to AC Paintball and prepare appropriately. In summer, wear breathable clothing and be sure to bring sunscreen. In cooler temperature wear a few layers. You may also want to consider some padding to avoid injuries. Sneakers are the best and most appropriate choice for footwear.

    Have a Proper Warm Up and Cool Down

    The average AC Paintball game gives you a full body workout. Between running, crouching, squatting and more, you work more muscles than the average sport. With this in mind, you need to make sure your muscles are warmed up so you don’t get hurt. Before your game jog a few laps and do some dynamic stretches. This includes knee-highs, butt kicks, grapevines, etc. If you still feel stiff, try adding some static stretches.

    Just as important as a warm-up is a cool down. A cool down allows your body to gradually return to a resting state. After an intense game, your blood and heart will be racing. If you sit down and do nothing too fast, you may get dizzy and feel sick. A proper cool down includes jogging, dynamic stretching, and static stretching.

    Follow Safety Rules

    Paintball can be dangerous if you don’t follow safety rules. You should keep your helmet/safety gear on at all times and always keep your gun pointed low. Don’t be too reckless during play. Dangerous moves are not worth the injury.

    At AC Paintball, your safety is our priority. To view our official rules and regulations, please follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/ac-paintball-rules-and-regulations/. If you would like to schedule a game, you can do so here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/.

    February 14, 2017

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  • AC Paintball Helps Relieve Stress

    stress-704402_960_720Life gets demanding at times. Between work, school, and family, we have numerous responsibilities to keep us busy. When you’re constantly busy, stress builds up and causes a variety of problems. It can lead to tiredness, headaches, bad habits and more.

    It is important to take some time for yourself to de-stress. One way to do this is by playing paintball at AC Paintball in Williamstown, New Jersey. Paintball has a variety of health benefits that can help you relieve stress.  Playing paintball at AC Paintball can help you feel both happier and healthier in a variety of ways.

    Adrenaline Rush

    Playing paintball at AC Paintball gets your adrenaline going. You have to constantly be on your guard and ready to act quickly. Paintball is an exciting action packed sport. There are a variety of benefits that come from an adrenaline rush.

    When you get an adrenaline rush, you are typically focused on only one goal. This goal can become so overwhelming that you forget about everything else going on in your life. You are focused on the here and now. When you don’t have dozens of responsibilities on your mind, you are free to relax and have fun.

    Adrenaline also caused deep breathing. Breathing deep gets more oxygen to your brain and cells which calm you and make you feel healthier. Overall, paintball allows a safe environment where you can release your anger and frustrations.  

    Exercise

    Paintball is a sport where you are constantly on the move. You have to run away from enemies, squat behind bunkers, and dodge paintballs. Playing paintball at AC Paintball is one the best ways to exercise while having fun. Regular exercise keeps you healthy and allows you to de-stress.

    When you exercise, your body produces endorphins. Endorphins are neurotransmitters that make you feel good. The more you exercise, the better you will feel. Just remember not to push yourself too far. If you want to play paintball to exercise, consider buying an AC Paintball membership.

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    Freedom

    When you have so many responsibilities, it can feel like you lack control. Your days may be planned out for you from start to end. There may be a lack of excitement and freedom. Your responsibilities don’t care how you feel or what you want to do. They just want your attention. When you make time for yourself, you can gain back some of that freedom.

    Playing paintball at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey is an exciting hobby that can give you the freedom you are looking for. Although you still have a responsibility to your team, you can make your own choices. You can move where you want to move and use your own strategies. There is also a sense of unpredictability as you never know when your opponents will appear.

    If you choose one of AC Paintball’s wooded fields you may also find yourself alone in nature. Nature also has healing qualities that can help you de-stress. Overall, paintball can give you a sense of control.

    Support System

    When life gets hard, it is important to have a good support system. You need someone to talk to and someone to give you advice. Venting your problems can help you release built up stress.  If you don’t already have a good support system, paintball can help you make new friends. When you regularly play at AC Paintball, you may begin to recognize people and start to talk to them. Before you know it you can make yourself some new friends.

    Paintball is a sport that requires players to support each other. When you see a teammate stuck in an ambush, you try to help them. When you need help, your teammates will support you. This concept can help you feel useful and important. When you help someone or eliminate a threatening opponent, you can feel like a hero. Paintball can boost your confidence so that you can face the obstacles that cause stress.

    October 11, 2016

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  • Health Benefits of Playing Paintball

    If you are have been using the same workout plan for a while and are looking for a new way to get your body moving, playing paintball at AC Paintball may be your answer. Paintball is an active sport that involves a lot of sprinting, dodging, crawling, and diving all while holding up your marker. Playing at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey regularly can keep you healthy in a variety of ways. You can give your body a full workout, all while having fun with your family and friends.

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    Improves Strength

    Paintball helps build commonly targeted muscles in the legs, arms, and core. Often times players have so much fun that they don’t even realize that they are actually working out. When you go to the gym to work out, you tend to focus only on one area at a time, but when you live your daily life, your muscles do not work in isolation; they work together. Paintball works your entire body at the same time and is an efficient way to build more of your muscles.

    Here are some ways playing paintball works your muscles:

    • Arms – Holding up a marker to aim for a long period of time will work your arm muscles such as biceps, triceps, and shoulders.
    • Legs – Paintball involves a lot of running, squatting, crouching and crawling which will work your leg muscles such as quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves.
    • Core Muscles – With a full body workout, your core will play a large role in helping balance and move the rest of your body. Strengthening your core can help you in your daily life as well. It can help with bending, lifting, twisting or carrying items. Other improvements include better posture, a healthier back, and better balance.

    Improves Endurance

    Typical workouts can be short because we tend to focus on the repetitive motion and get bored. With paintball, however, players concentrate on hitting their target, strategizing, and not getting hit. Therefore, they can exercise for a longer period of time without even realizing that they are working out. This can lead to working out longer and improving your endurance.

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    Gets Your Heart Going

    Paintball gets your adrenaline pumping and your heart pounding. Every time you exercise to get your heart going, you are improving your stamina. With better stamina your body can work more intensely without the need for a break. Improved endurance and stamina will make you feel healthier and allow you to do work longer and more easily during your daily routine. AC Paintball offers 1-Year Membership which can save you money in the long run if you wish to play paintball regularly.

    Helps Weight Loss

    Weight loss is another possibility when you play paintball regularly. After a long day at AC Paintball, you will likely want to go to sleep early which will improve your sleep cycle and metabolism. With a higher metabolism, you will burn more calories. This will also reduce the risk of heart diseases, blood pressure problems and depression.

    Reduces Stress

    Playing paintball gives you a chance to vent and release your frustration. The endorphins released during intense play can calm you down and eliminate stress. Strategizing will also give you a new focus that will take your mind off of whatever other problems you may have.

    Being outdoors will also boost your mood and allow you to take in some fresh air. Studies have shown that nature can improve mental health by reducing stress and depression as well as boosting positivity. If you have been feeling down or stuck indoors lately, a trip to AC Paintball in southern New Jersey could be the boost you need to make you happy and healthy again.

    June 20, 2016

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