05 NEWSLETTER. August 2014

Tennis

SUMMER PROGRAM

Tip from the Pros:

WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT

TENNIS CLINICS Tuesdays 8:30 am – 10 am

Dress smart: Wear loose fitting clothes that are light in color. Cotton clothing will keep you cooler than many synthetics. Keep cool: Fill a spray bottle with water and keep in the refrigerator for a quick refreshing spray to your face after being outside. Eat light: Instead of hot foods, try lighter summer fare including frequent small meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. Use common sense: If the heat is impossible, stay indoors when you can and avoid activities in direct sunlight. Pay special attention to anyone with a chronic illness, as they may dehydrate easily and be more susceptible to heat–related illness. Don’t forget that pets also need protection from dehydration and heat–related illness too.

Hydrate: It’s a good idea to consume between six and eight 8- ounce glasses of water a day. Combat dehydration by drinking plenty of water along with sports drinks or other sources of electrolytes. Avoid drinking caffeine and alcoholic beverages as this promotes dehydration. Keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer, grab one when you are ready to go play tennis. As the ice melts, you will have a supply of cold water with you. Replenish skin : Even if you’re serious about sun safety, it’s tough to avoid the effects of the Southern sun. Always apply SPF 30 (or higher) before having fun in the sun! Change your exercise routine : If you like exercise outside take advantage of cooler temperatures in the early mornings and late evenings. Exercise indoors some days of the week if possible. Otherwise, shorten the time of extraneous exercise outside and take more water breaks.

Can’t make it to your Saturday morning match? Sign up for this clinic for a great workout. Get technical advice from the pros on any shot you may need to work on, plus leave the class feeling energized and wanting to play more. All members are welcome. ROUND ROBINS Thursdays & Saturdays 8:30 am – 10 am Grab your racquet and join us for our Round Robin. Sign up with the Tennis Pro Shop call at 622-1623. PICKLEBALL GAME Fridays 8:30 am—10 am Sign up for Pickleball game and a great workout. The Pickleball game, is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is a fast growing sport in many parts of the country and you should try it too. Please call Tennis Shop at 622-1623, for more information and to sign up.

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