I’m having an affair… taking it to the courts…
The tennis courts that is!
Chingy and I visited our long lost tennis club last night. It was perfect – a crisp 72 degrees, the gentle buzz of the early autumn insects against the hum of the stadium lights… Well, court lights anyway.
Friends… I love me some tennis. I had completely forgotten what an insane workout it is as well as the level of delight it brings me.
Based on my fitness watch calculations, in a set and a half (we were too winded to complete the entire second set so we played to four), there were approximately 700 calories burned in a quick yet exciting 45 minutes.
I believe tennis is so effective at burning calories because it’s similar to running…but amped up. Basically, if you are competitive (and I am), tennis is a hard core series of wind sprints with a bit of hitting the ball around.
Love it!
Sorry treadmill! I’m stepping out!
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theres something oh so empowering about slamming balls in short skirt…
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Reminds me I need to get out and play tennis more often. Last year, my wife and I played quite a bit. This year, we were out maybe once. And there are courts just down the road from our house – and it’s so much fun. Thanks for the reminder about this fun sport! It’s getting cold here now…I’ll probably have to wait until spring!
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I find it so hard to get myself out to play, especially now that it’s starting to get colder. I applaud your efforts! Me? I just keep making excuses.
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No more excuses! Put on a sweater and play! You’ll be glad you did.
Tennis is such a good workout. At least one gets some fresh air, can socialise while doing it and before you know it the workout is finished.
tennis is awesome. I’ve played a few times in college. It really works the muscles. I couldn’t go too hard since I was on the basketball team.
I suck at tennis but I love it.
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Now that the weather is cold I’m thinking about taking up racquetball again.