Geaux Health & Fitness Magazine Spring 2014 2 | Page 6

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Spring is here – which means bathing suit weather is just
around the corner. So … is your body beach-ready? What are
you doing to make sure you look good while you chase the kids
around the pool, strut on the beach in that sassy bikini, or sip
umbrella drinks in an exotic location? Tennis, anyone? That’s
right … tennis. It’s called a “lifetime sport” because it can be
played at nearly any age and any skill level. Best of all, it’s great
for your body. Here’s why:
• Tennis is an aerobic exercise, which means it gets your
heart pumping and blood flowing throughout your body.
Aerobic exercises reduce blood pressure and improve
circulation – all things that help reduce your risk of
heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.
In fact, a study conducted by Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger
of Harvard University School of Public Health,
concluded that people who participate in three hours
of tennis w