With another cold front coming through we thought we would share our tips!
Tennis in the cold can be scary, but it really doesn’t need to be, our CEO grew up in England with her coach salting the courts so they wouldn’t freeze, and not everyone is lucky enough to have indoor courts. But we love Tennis right?! So, unless it’s below freezing and blowing an arctic gale, you can bet our Tennis lessons will be on!
Tip number 1:
It’s so hard to play Tennis in gloves, so while you might be able to get away with an American Football style glove for warmth and grip on the non dominant hand, the dominant hand will struggle, so grab some hand warmers, either the reusable kind or the once time use ones, and stick them in your pocket. Between points and during water breaks this nice little toasty device will be perfect to warm your hands.
Tip 2:
Find a really woolly hat! We lose a lot of heat through our heads and while they may not feel cold, keeping the heat in helps keep the rest of the body warm.
Tip 3:
Wear plenty of layers, as you warm up you may need your heavy coat or hoodie, but it is still wise to wear some long sleeve but thinner layers below it to keep some heat in. Same for under your sweat pants, leggings will help keep a warm layer of air trapped between the leggings and the sweat pants, trust us when we say that all these layers really help make a difference. Please don’t show up with only 4 items of clothing on (shorts, sweat pants, t shirt and hoodie!) throw in a few extra layers!!
Tip 4:
If you’re still struggling, bring hot tea in your insulated cup and not ice water!
Ta Dah! See you on the courts this week!
