Adaptive Measures for Tennis Players with Disabilities

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Throughout the United States, millions of disabled athletes compete in a variety of sports and at a variety of levels, from beginning amatuer to near professional, almost every day.
The United States Tennis Association, through its competitive play and technical programs divisions, is preparing itself, its rule books and its courts for the day when wheel-chair tennis becomes a growing and a thriving competitive sport.
Unlike many other sports for disabled competitiors, many require changes or adaptations to the faciliites or the equipment , wheel-chair tennis uses the same Continue Reading…

Sports Nutrition for Hydration and Endurance

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Athletes work hard to make sure that they do their best on the field. The keys to being a successful athlete are proper training and a good nutrition. Following a good nutrition plan will ensure that a person gets the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel source during high-intensity exercise. Nutritionists suggest that carbohydrates comprise about 60 percent of an athlete’s diet. Whole grain cereal, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta and beans great sources for carbs.

Protein is a nutrient that is needed for energy Continue Reading…

Tennis Shoes to Suit Your Needs

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Tennis is a great sport that millions of people play each year. For some, it-s a competitive activity that they may be ranked nationally in. For others, it-s a great way to stay in shape while having fun. Still others may compete professionally. Whatever level of tennis you play, it-s important to have a good, solid pair of tennis shoes. So how do you pick them out?

1. Buy tennis shoes in your size

Many times, when someone is about to change a shoe size, they buy shoes that Continue Reading…

Tennis Gear Finds For Less Money

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Tennis is a sport that is gaining popularity every day. People have found that playing tennis is a great way to get exercise without having to sit in a gym or run laps around a track. Potential players have found that they need to buy equipment in order to play. For people first starting out they will find that the equipment can be rather expensive to buy. Here are some ways to keep the cost down when Continue Reading…