Page 3 - BrockCoNewsletterMay June-2021

FitneSS FOCus: TENNIS
Tennis is one of the most competitive sports to do this, the other team receives the point.
globally, with the United States at the At the end of the initial rally, the players must
forefront of success. This sport is incredibly alternate after every two successful serves.
accessible, with regulation courts available The game continues until the winning players
at local parks, community centers, and reach four points.
gyms. Tennis is a sport for all ages, with Tennis provides a wide variety of health
lessons available at all skill levels. There are benefits such as increased aerobic capacity,
many playing variations of this sport, each enhanced metabolic function, and improved
consisting of one to two players per team. muscle tone and strength. There are mental

Tennis requires a great deal of precision benefits to tennis as well, such as stress
and technique to excel. There are minimal reduction and increased reaction speeds.
equipment requirements aside from a court, Before starting to play tennis, contact your
a racquet, and a tennis ball. Tennis scoring physician and ensure that this sport is a good
can be rather complicated for beginners to fit for your lifestyle.
the sport. References to points include zero
or “Love,” one point is “Fifteen,” two points
are “Thirty,” three points are “Forty,” and https://www.matchmakertennis.com/ ask the rdN:
four points are “Game.” Tennis is played beginners-guide-to-tennis-with-tie-breaker-
on a rectangular court with both a net and rules/ DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR
a baseline representing the ball’s boundaries. https://www.rulesofsport.com/sports/tennis. INCREASING MY PROTEIN INTAKE
The player has two chances to hit their serve html
onto the opposite side of the court. If they fail ON ‘MEATLESS MONDAY?’
Ancient grains are a great option for Meatless
Monday as many contain complete proteins.
Complete proteins are those that contain all
of the essential amino acids needed within the
body, like quinoa, buckwheat, and farro. In
addition to these options, foods containing soy
also provide a significant amount of protein.
Pairing these grains with other carbohydrates,
like rice and beans, or pita and hummus,
creates a complete protein because these items
contain different amino acids. When eaten
together, the proteins combine in your gut
during digestion to make a complete protein.

ARE THERE ANY LONG-TERM
SOLUTIONS FOR WHEN I AM
HEADING ON VACATION AND HAVE
EXTRA FOOD IN MY REFRIGERATOR?
Believe it or not, the answer is simple. Freeze it!
As long as you have room in your freezer, the
options are endless. Place prepared fresh herbs
in ice cube trays with stock for later use. Freeze
leftover lunch meat for up to three months if it
is fresh at the time of freezing. You can freeze
any cheese by wrapping it tightly. You can also
freeze leftover pasta or rice to add to soups or
stews later. So next time you are headed out of
town or don’t think you will eat those left-overs
right away, consider freezing them.

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