Tennis is tops for a healthy heart.People who play tennis know it is a fun sport, but what most people may not know is that tennis might be the answer for securing a healthy heart, creating a fun workout and winning the battle of the bulge Battle of the Bulge, popular name in World War II for the German counterattack in the Ardennes, Dec., 1944–Jan., 1945. It is also known as the Battle of the Ardennes. On Dec. . Experts at The Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic (formally known as the Cleveland Clinic Foundation) is a multispecialty academic medical center located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Cleveland Clinic was established in 1921 by four physicians for the purpose of providing patient care, research, and medical , the No. 1 heart care facility in the nation (according to U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report Weekly newsmagazine published in Washington, D.C. U.S. News was founded in 1933 by David Lawrence (1888–1973) to cover important domestic events; he founded World Report in 1945 to treat world news. The two magazines were merged in 1948. ), tout tennis as "an ideal sport for a healthy heart." "Playing tennis on a regular basis is a good way to get your aerobic exercise aerobic exercise, n sustained repetitive physical activity, such as walking, dancing, cycling, and swimming, that elevates the heart rate and increases oxygen consumption resulting in improved functioning of cardio-vascular and respiratory systems. ," said Gordon Blackburn, Ph.D., The Cleveland Clinic. "You'll exercise your muscles and burn calories. Tennis can even help lower your blood pressure. All that helps reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke." Here are some more important facts about tennis. It is ... * An efficient way to burn calories: According to Consumer Reports (January 2005), tennis ranks among the top five activities for the most calories burned per workout. While playing just a half hour of singles tennis, a 140-lb. person will burn 254 calories and a 200-lb. person will burn 364 calories. * A full body workout: You need speed to track down the ball, core strength to get power into your shots, stamina to play two-three sets, and mental toughness to stay one step ahead of your opponent. * The sport of a lifetime: Tennis is a sport that you can play your entire life so get kids started young. More than 70 percent of tennis is played on public courts. Men who start playing tennis in their youth have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease and heart attack compared to those who didn't play tennis. You can learn more about getting into the game, the USTA USTA United States Tennis Association USTA United States Telecom Association USTA United States Trotting Association USTA United States Telephone Association USTA United States Twirling Association USTA United States Trademark Association and its community and professional tennis programs by logging onto to www.usta.com. |
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