Category: Health

Yoga on Court 18 in the Shade...

7/7/2021

Welcome back!

The setting of court 18 for Nick Donato’s first Yoga class was perfect; the shade at 8:15 am added to the invigorating stretch moves Nick led us on. I enjoyed the calming, meditating effect the class provided. I recommend it to all!

Our Tennis Life featured Nick’s Gear Check and Member Profile in April. Nick talks about the impact Yoga has had on his life. If you missed it, you can check it out here.

Idle Hour member Carol Marchand sent Our Tennis Life a message about her experience, “... Wednesday, I took the Yoga class at 8:00 am. It was a wonderful class and it was very comfortable being on the shaded, pickleball court.

"Nick is a great teacher and I enjoyed myself. After the class, I had a doubles tennis game and felt totally stretched out and agile. Yoga is great for one’s tennis.

"Thank you, Nick."

Idle Hour members in Nick Donato's first introductory Yoga class.

That’s all from Our Tennis Life. I hope to see you in the next Yoga class.

Bob
OurTennisLife@idlehourtennis.com

playing safe tennis

4/18/2021

Welcome Back!

According to the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) and the Physical Activity Council, participation in tennis grew by 10% of USA population in 2020 up from 6% in 2019!

And, the TIA saw racquet sales increase by 37% in 2020 over 2019, amazing considering the flat growth the industry had been experiencing. All during a pandemic!

We all know how Idle Hour Tennis Club opened adhering to recommended safety measures last spring, and we all agree it paid off: practicing social distancing, wearing masks on Club property, washing our hands, and being outside, allowed a much needed healthy activity for our members.

As our lives were affected by the shut-down, I celebrate the precautions set in place by our President Hugh Roberts and Board Members to keep our playground open.

That's all from Our Tennis Life. I would love to hear from you. Let me know what's on your mind. Click on my email address below to send me your thoughts.

Bob
OurTennisLife@idlehourtennis.com

Play More Tennis!

8/12/2020

This study published in February 2017, tells us what we smart tennis players already know. Tennis is a lifetime sport which provides wonderful health benefits. At the same time, it prolongs the childhood joy of realizing our inner athlete, the surprise of discovering we have superior hand/eye coordination and ability to hit a ball with precision on the run. And at IHTC, we’re able to do this while playing in temperatures that would keep most folks huddled at home next to their AC. (Be sure to hydrate.)

Playing tennis can add years to your life. This is the best recruiting tool we all can use to get more people playing tennis, and joining Idle Hour. Tell everyone you know about the health benefits of tennis.

(And don't forget the social aspects, which are just as important!)

So, go ahead, play some more, smart move.

Oh, BTW, you know the USTA holds national tennis tournaments for players 90 years old and above. They get it! Last summer I witnessed a 94 year old play doubles at IHTC. He had great hand/eye coordination. So did his partner, just a kid at 79!

Yup, tennis is truly a lifetime sport.

Please respond to our blog with any thoughts and experiences you want to share. Keep Our Tennis Life rolling along.

That’s all from Our Tennis Life, more to come.

Bob
OurTennisLife@idlehourtennis.com

Yoga on Court 18 in the Shade...

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