Archive for June, 2011
A Shopping Guide For Proper Tennis Clothing
According to medical experts, playing tennis is one of the best sports that help human body stay healthy. They said that it is in fact one of the most recommended games of all because it is a combination of both physical and mental exercises. Constant running keeps you heart beating fast hence boosting your metabolism. Your mind stays alert during the game.
This results to good physical and mental wellness. If you are a recreational player then you are not required to buy really expensive tennis equipment. You can simply buy anything that suits your budget and not mind about their efficacy or how much power it could give you. However if you are a seasonal player or you are a serious about playing real tennis game than you sure would need all the proper equipment that will help strengthen your games.
The tennis apparel or tennis bags is an important part of tennis. First of all, when playing tennis you should be wearing something that loose and light. It should be something that could easily dissipate heat in both ways: your body and the environment. However at the same time, your tennis outfit should not be too loose that it can interfere with your motion while you’re playing. Tennis fashion generally is about collared shirt, skirts and headbands. Some wear outdoor sunglasses to prevent being flashed by the sun.
The tennis shoes on the other hand are rather the most important part of your outfit. You should never wear a pair of worn out tennis shoes. It could be very dangerous for your feet. This could result to injured ankles. They should have the right fit and just about enough cushioning that could absorb high impact from extreme playing and running. The exterior should always be tough enough to endure friction from concrete, asphalt, and even clay and grass.
Other tennis outfit accessories such as wrist bands and power balance wristbands are also on trend. The wrist bands prevent body sweat from running towards your hands that may cause the racket to slip. Power wrist bands on the other hand is just another trend that sports celebrities “claim” to give more power and energy to players as long as they wear it.
Rafael Nadal Displays His Brilliance At The French Open
How can you stop Rafael Nadal? The Spanish player displayed his dominance by winning the French Open title. He matched Bjorn Borg’s feat of six French Open Grand Slam victories in Paris. The world number one player defeated Roger Federer in the final with a score of 7-5, 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 6-1. His career record at Paris is now 45 wins and just one loss.