FIRST, THE OBVIOUS BENEFITS Many of us work out or play sports to be better able to manage our weight. We can prevent weight gain or keep off excess weight by physical activity. The more intense the activity, the more… Continue Reading
TRY TO AVOID INJURIES Common exercise injuries include the following: Muscle strains – when muscle fibers are torn or overstretched, as in lower back Sprains – injuries to ligaments Tendonitis – inflammation of a tendon, often caused by repetitive motions… Continue Reading
HERE ARE SOME DETAILS Presidents Day is a federal holiday, celebrated each year in mid-February to honor past U.S. presidents. The holiday is observed each year on the third Monday of February. This year, Presidents Day falls on Monday, February… Continue Reading
YES, IN NORTH CAR0LINA! But not always. North Carolina weather can be strange. As a tennis player, I could expect to play outdoors in February consistently in some years, never at other times and usually intermittently. February was often the… Continue Reading
VALENTINE’S DAY Sometimes known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine – is celebrated on February 14 every year. It is considered a significant cultural and religious celebration of love and romance throughout most of the world.… Continue Reading