Women’s Tennis Has a Bright Future

For those tennis enthusiasts who like to look at the glass half empty instead of half full, it would be easy to trash Women’s Tennis as we get ready for the Rogers Cup in Toronto in a few weeks time. Too much grunting, too many double faults, too much slugging from the baseline, too many robots that all look the same, too many no-name athletes! But what about the flip side? Pinpoint accuracy from outrageous positions on the court, enormous talent, no fear on nerve wrecking points, relentless attacking tennis that is beautiful to watch and counter-attacking that is bringing the game to a new level! Those that see the sport in disarray are misguided and looking for something to berate. In my estimation, they are completely out of line. The game has never been more interesting than...

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Nutrition Fitness tips for Weight Loss

1. Sleep.  Excess storage around the midsection is usually as a result of too much cortisol, which is your body’s stress hormone.  One of the best ways to bring your cortisol levels under control is to get a good night’s rest.  Being well rested will also help you cope with the demands of your workout program and leads to better food choices.  They call it “beauty rest” for a reason.  Make it a priority to get enough sleep. 2. Use interval training.  Long periods of sustained activity (e.g. jogging) teaches your body to hold more fat in those “hard to lose” areas.  Short bursts of high-intensity exercise with intermittent periods of active rest have been shown to be helpful in mobilizing fat stores from “stubborn” areas like the belly.  Ever seen an elite sprinter...

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Shocking Loss by Federer

It was truly a breathtaking upset. One the tennis community will be talking about for a long long time. With many big events still on the horizon, tennis has seen its one defining moment in 2011. Nothing will supplant the memory of Roger blowing his first ever 2-set to love lead in a major championship in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon yesterday. No matter what happens in the remaining matches at Wimbledon, or this year’s US Open or our own Rogers Cup – the loss yesterday from what seemed to be an insurmountable lead will stay with me for as long as I’m a tennis fan. And I hope it’s not the way Roger will be remembered when he finally hangs up his racquet. The sporting community has a terrible habit of isolating certain events (good or bad) and labeling them to the athletes...

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