It may sound fanciful – darts as a fitness trend? But Alan Johnson the health secretary suggested that the nation learns sports such as archery in the fight against obesity. Which prompted darts lovers to ask the question: if archery, why not darts? Dart supplies are cheap and accessible, unlike more obscure sports like archery. You don’t need bespoke sport equipment, vast fields and special equipment. Archery has long been associated with the upper classes as a sport for the rich. But darts – darts is a game for everyman, the ultimate, democratic game that anyone can play.

Basic Dart Supplies – Affordable and Accessible

All you need to play darts is the basic dart supplies – a dartboard and a few sets of darts – the rules, and a little mental agility along with a steady hand and eagle eye. Darts has long been a game of the working classes, with its origins firmly rooted in pubs and working men’s clubs across the UK. And anyone at home can take up darts by shopping for the basic dart supplies and making some room in their shed! The belief is that darts did in fact have its roots in archery and evolved into a more accessible sport over the years – but unlike archery, darts is a workout for the mind as well as the arms.

Darts: Physical and Mental Fitness

Darts not only demands mental arithmetic (as anyone who has bought a darts board from a darts supply store knows), it demands a particularly imaginative and inventive approach to vocabulary too. A Bed refers to the section of a number on the board, a Bed and breakfast for a 20 a 1 and a 5. A bag ‘o’ nuts refers to a score of 45. Darts link to archery is reinforced by the fact if one dart sticks into the shaft of another on a darts board, it’s known as a ‘Robin Hood’.

Dart Supplies in Demand

The fact that some people dismiss the idea that darts can be a fitness ties into the snobbery around the sport. Dart supplies are now sold to a new generation of dart players who are young, and treat the sport as a sport. Many of these players have never experienced the world of darts that is associated with smoking, beer swilling and unhealthy pubs. The world of darts has moved on and dart fans flock to major leagues and tournaments hosted around the world, with big prize money at stake. It’s no wonder dart supplies are in such demand.

The Best of British Darts

At The Best of British Darts, we’ve been championing the game for years, providing a wide range of equipment and advice to young and old darts players alike. We’re always happy to encourage new players, and we know that good maths skills are an important part of the game. If you’re interested in learning more, or taking the game up more seriously, browse through our website and buy securely online today.