The power of play
Pamplin Media Group June 2024 A13
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Pat Auxier ( right ) plays regularly with Gail Mikkelson ( left ) and Angela Greene ( middle ).
Sports Center
By PEG ALLISON SARIES
The power of play
One of the best attributes of both tennis and pickleball is that we “ play ” these two games . It ’ s not a “ workout .” It ’ s playing . As is the case with children , the benefits to “ playing ” as adults are not to be overlooked . Let ’ s play around with this notion .
Articles on health are everywhere these days . To stay healthy , do more of this , do less of that . Recently , studies have looked at both tennis and pickleball , with several key health benefits shared by pickleball and tennis alike . According to several studies , both sports provide the opportunity for :
� improved cardiovascular health and endurance , from constant movement and physical activity
� enhanced balance and coordination , with quick movements , changes in direction , and hand-eye coordination required help improve overall balance , agility and coordination
� increased muscle strength and endurance , working the legs , arms and core
� social aspects can reduce stress , improve mental health , boost self-esteem , and alleviate anxiety and depression
� the physical and social components can improve cognitive function , memory , recall and slow cognitive impairment
Let ’ s hear from four of our sports club
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members on how playing pickleball and / or tennis serves them . Let ’ s see if they corroborate what the studies tell us .
Beth and Steve Ryan play pickleball regularly , and , while they played tennis as a couple for decades , Beth ’ s shoulder surgery interrupted her game , though Steve continues to play both sports . They play pickleball together once or twice a week .
“ The health benefit is to keep moving . As we get older and less mobile , pickleball offers a way to move and keep your hand / eye coordination more keen . Most of the pickleball play in Charbonneau is slightly competitive , but more social .”
“ For both of us , pickleball has opened up another group of very nice people that enjoy playing . We do like to win , but it is more about appropriate play with different levels of players than it is to win games .”
“ This ( pickleball ) is a sport that allows you to be active and have good hand / eye coordination while not having to cover a lot of court space .” The learning curve for pickleball is much easier than tennis , more welcoming and encouraging than other racquet sports , according to Steve .
Colleen McKenzie was sidelined from tennis due to a foot injury a number of years ago . Now , she plays pickleball two to three times a week .
Her notable health benefit is : “ I am physically stronger ” from playing .
She notes the best thing about playing is enjoying herself . She has developed new friends , even though it is sometimes challenging to play with others who play at a much higher level . “ I can try harder
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