The brains of fit, young athletes dial down extraneous noise and attend to important sounds better than those of other young people. By Gretchen Reynolds New York Times Dec. 18 Top athletes’ brains are not as noisy as yours and mine, according to a fascinating new study of elite competitors and how they process sound. The study finds […]
Playing tennis could increase life expectancy by a decade, according to an ongoing cardiovascular study. The Copenhagen City Heart Study has examined people over a 25-year period and evaluated improvements in life expectancy through participation in various sports and leisure-time activities. In total, 8577 participants were examined for all-cause mortality between 10 October 1991 and […]
The momentum swings were mind-boggling, but given it was both their first Grand Slam semifinals, it’s hard to blame either player for any mental desertions and strategy struggles. When all was said and done, Barty played the cleaner match for the longer period, with 40 winners to Anisimova’s 41 errors. Barty got off to a flawless start, winning 12 […]
Tactically, Nadal was the more certain of the two. Whether it was with his serve or his passing shots, he seemed to be one thought and shot ahead of his opponent. Determined not to give Federer openings to attack, Rafa made 81 percent of his first serves; while the vast majority of them went to […]
So what constitutes a GOOD STRING JOB asked several players this past week? The tournament pros are absolutely fanatical about their choice of strings and the associated string tension — which they change to suit both surface and playing conditions — and often during a match. I still carry two rackets in my bag each […]
A new study found a strong correlation between endurance and living a long life. Being in shape may be as important to a long life as not smoking, according to an interesting new study of the links between fitness and mortality. The study also explores whether there is any ceiling to the benefits of fitness […]
Some experts question whether the surgery is being done too often or too soon on patients who have not adequately explored less invasive approaches. For the vast majority of patients with debilitating knee pain, joint replacement surgery is considered an “elective” procedure. While it’s true that one’s life doesn’t depend on it, what about quality […]
Sarcopenia, a decline in skeletal muscle in older people, contributes to loss of independence. “Use it or lose it.” I’m sure you’re familiar with this advice. And I hope you’ve been following it. I certainly thought I was. I usually do two physical activities a day, alternating among walking, cycling and swimming. I do floor exercises for […]
Roger Federer explains his ‘beautiful’ tennis style Express.co.uk “I play tennis and I try to entertain the crowd. Now, that it might look beautiful to some, I think that comes from having a one-handed backhand. Roger Federer explains decision to QUIT Rogers Cup in Toronto – Express.co.uk Swiss tennis star Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup – The Local Switzerland Roger Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup […]
Tandon: A closer look at Serena Williams’ Therapeutic Use Exemptions Tennis Magazine But Stuart Miller, the ITF official who runs tennis‘ anti-doping program, … Tennis players play every single week, multiple times a week… they’re not like …. A few weeks ago, Williams and the anti-doping rules were back in the news … Serena Williams feels singled out in tennis‘ drug […]
Tennis can be tough on your body! Just ask Federer, Nadal and the typical club member at Manly Lawn. It’s been cold, wet and windy in Sydney for Badge — the perfect recipe for injury! At some point, particularly as we age, our injuries become chronic — and our recovery time between play becomes longer. […]
Now that we are hot and heavy into Badge, thought the attached IT coaching article might be helpful in managing/understanding the competitive pressures! Cheers, Rob The psychological strategies used by players to deal with these turning points will determine how effective players are in using these situations to their advantage. The purpose of this study was […]