Avoid too much water
In order to consume the amount of water Brady does probably means exercising at an extreme level beyond what most non athletes can handle. Think moderation.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Monday, January 29, 2018
Retirement Info For Tennis Pros: Not Saving, How to Save, and Benefits of Retirement
Percentages of Savers in USA
If you're a tennis teacher and somehow think you'll be doing the same thing on the court at age 60 as you do at 30 or 40 you have a rude awakening in the future. Very few pros I know reach even the age of 50 without starting complaints about physical pain and weariness. If you're been teaching 20-30 hours a week for decades it's inevitable that you'll have to slow down.
With that in mind you should plan to put aside some savings and investments. I'm not an investment advisor but read regularly on the subject. Also, I know others that have successfully planned for the future. What each has in common is a long term commitment to retirement saving and investing in an assortment of categories. The term always used by investments advisors is diversification and you don't have to be an expert in the field to know that not putting everything into one category is a prudent approach.
Here is the approach of a friend I know who stepped aside from work at age 60 with enough money to likely carry him until the end without worries. His job was not high paying but it was reliable as is he. He never stopped investing and didn't waste what he did earn on extravagances.
Percentage of Retirement Net Worth - excluding paid off home
Savings - cash 20%
IRA -Mutual Fund: Equity Income - dividend producing large cap USA stocks - 70%
Precious Metals 10%
Income after retirement: Social Security
Speaking to him regularly I've learned that he has taken Social Security at age 62 so lived on savings for the first two years of his retirement. Now he is able to leave his savings and investments alone and for the time being live exclusively on social security. Meanwhile his income producing IRA is left to grow tax deferred until he needs it.
Saving Guidelines for the young
If you're new to teaching tennis then I suggest you get started now in your retirement investing.
Benefits of Retirement
Of course cutting stress will help you live longer and working in a job that wears you out and prevents you from exercising and enjoying life seems like a poor trade.
An overwhelming Retirement Environment
They're saying you won't be able to retire until 70 if you're now in your 20s or 30s. How does that sound? I can tell you that it is a bad option and not one you really want to face unless you have to do so. The reason is that you can't guarantee that you'll be healthy and that you will still be employable at that age for a variety of reasons.
Two ways to Win:
Increase your retirement savings
Cut your living expenses in retirement
Don't put off Saving
If you're a tennis teacher and somehow think you'll be doing the same thing on the court at age 60 as you do at 30 or 40 you have a rude awakening in the future. Very few pros I know reach even the age of 50 without starting complaints about physical pain and weariness. If you're been teaching 20-30 hours a week for decades it's inevitable that you'll have to slow down.
With that in mind you should plan to put aside some savings and investments. I'm not an investment advisor but read regularly on the subject. Also, I know others that have successfully planned for the future. What each has in common is a long term commitment to retirement saving and investing in an assortment of categories. The term always used by investments advisors is diversification and you don't have to be an expert in the field to know that not putting everything into one category is a prudent approach.
Here is the approach of a friend I know who stepped aside from work at age 60 with enough money to likely carry him until the end without worries. His job was not high paying but it was reliable as is he. He never stopped investing and didn't waste what he did earn on extravagances.
Percentage of Retirement Net Worth - excluding paid off home
Savings - cash 20%
IRA -Mutual Fund: Equity Income - dividend producing large cap USA stocks - 70%
Precious Metals 10%
Income after retirement: Social Security
Speaking to him regularly I've learned that he has taken Social Security at age 62 so lived on savings for the first two years of his retirement. Now he is able to leave his savings and investments alone and for the time being live exclusively on social security. Meanwhile his income producing IRA is left to grow tax deferred until he needs it.
Saving Guidelines for the young
If you're new to teaching tennis then I suggest you get started now in your retirement investing.
Benefits of Retirement
Of course cutting stress will help you live longer and working in a job that wears you out and prevents you from exercising and enjoying life seems like a poor trade.
An overwhelming Retirement Environment
They're saying you won't be able to retire until 70 if you're now in your 20s or 30s. How does that sound? I can tell you that it is a bad option and not one you really want to face unless you have to do so. The reason is that you can't guarantee that you'll be healthy and that you will still be employable at that age for a variety of reasons.
Two ways to Win:
Increase your retirement savings
Cut your living expenses in retirement
Don't put off Saving
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Australian Open - Happiest Major
Big Major - The Australian Open - The Happy Major
I've always wanted to go there and maybe someday will, but for now at least I know that the best tennis players in the world will pay homage to the home of Laver, my tennis hero from way back.
It is nice to hear that the Australian Open has come of age.
I've always wanted to go there and maybe someday will, but for now at least I know that the best tennis players in the world will pay homage to the home of Laver, my tennis hero from way back.
It is nice to hear that the Australian Open has come of age.
Congrats to Wozniacki on Melbourne Win
Wozniacki
This is great news for her career and the fact that she will be number one now is a confirmation that she has earned it.
This is great news for her career and the fact that she will be number one now is a confirmation that she has earned it.
Finals Melbourne: Fed vs Cilic, Fed Wins 20, Waits on Nadal for Retirement
Slam Glory for Fed Awaits
Federer - 20 Majors
This is spectacular. 21 please
Fed waits on Nadal
It is a logical goal since more and more Grand Slam finals will have to end eventually even for the Fed.
Why not go out at the top while the oldest ever to reach that. It makes sense if for no other reason than there is little else left to prove except that he may be bionic and therefore ageless. Instead, I go with the idea that he has a game that allows such a low impact on his body that time slows for him.
Federer - 20 Majors
This is spectacular. 21 please
Fed waits on Nadal
It is a logical goal since more and more Grand Slam finals will have to end eventually even for the Fed.
Why not go out at the top while the oldest ever to reach that. It makes sense if for no other reason than there is little else left to prove except that he may be bionic and therefore ageless. Instead, I go with the idea that he has a game that allows such a low impact on his body that time slows for him.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Melbourne Tennis News: Chung, Wozniacki, Sandren,
Chung Hyeon wins
Beats Djokovic and Sandrgen - Now facing Federer
Wozniacki in final
Player without a slam - can she break the curse
Tennys Sandren
Where does he go from here
Halep in Final
Saves match point
Beats Djokovic and Sandrgen - Now facing Federer
Wozniacki in final
Player without a slam - can she break the curse
Tennys Sandren
Where does he go from here
Halep in Final
Saves match point
Sad Story: Becket can't find Trophies and Medals
Becker appeals for help
I hate to say it because I like Becker and his game, but his lifestyle has taken away much from him and this is just another example.
Keep this example in mind if you find success. Stay on a path of discipline and awareness and try to avoid too much in the way of partying and other excesses.
I hate to say it because I like Becker and his game, but his lifestyle has taken away much from him and this is just another example.
Keep this example in mind if you find success. Stay on a path of discipline and awareness and try to avoid too much in the way of partying and other excesses.
In Remembrance: Don Budge - Once considered Greatest of All Time in Men's Tennis
Born June 13, 1915 - Died January 26, 2000 - 18 years ago tomorrow
Don Budge on Tennis - video
Budge vs Riggs 1942 - video
Technique hasn't changed much for the one handed backhand. Learn from a master who won the grand slam of tennis before anyone else.
Don Budge First to win Grand slam dies at 84.
Don Budge Hall of Fame
Budge Tennis Trailblazer - grand slam
Don Budge Wiki
1988 Article Arguing Budge as Best Ever
Of course that was before Fed though it was after Laver who won two grand slams. Fed has yet to complete one but he has won 19 slam events and looking for 20.
The Guardian on Don Budge
Don Budge on Tennis - video
Budge vs Riggs 1942 - video
Technique hasn't changed much for the one handed backhand. Learn from a master who won the grand slam of tennis before anyone else.
Don Budge First to win Grand slam dies at 84.
Don Budge Hall of Fame
Budge Tennis Trailblazer - grand slam
Don Budge Wiki
1988 Article Arguing Budge as Best Ever
Of course that was before Fed though it was after Laver who won two grand slams. Fed has yet to complete one but he has won 19 slam events and looking for 20.
The Guardian on Don Budge
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Tennis News: Cilic in Semis - Rafa Retires from Match
Rafa Retires from Match
This is sad news for Rafa but his body is starting to break down from his physical game and heavy schedule.
Li Na - Shenzhen WTA
This portends many new Chinese competitors in the future.
Djokovic - tennis players union
He should know.
Sandgren beats Thiem for Quarters
Novak Out - stunner
This is sad news for Rafa but his body is starting to break down from his physical game and heavy schedule.
Li Na - Shenzhen WTA
This portends many new Chinese competitors in the future.
Djokovic - tennis players union
He should know.
Sandgren beats Thiem for Quarters
Novak Out - stunner
Monday, January 22, 2018
Friday, January 19, 2018
Grunting in Tennis
Does it aid or hinder performance for either side?
Science or not, we know when someone is grunting too much as it can become annoying to fans as well as competitors. Letting out air is one thing, but if you notice some of the best players ever let their rackets do the talking. Federer comes to mind.
Science or not, we know when someone is grunting too much as it can become annoying to fans as well as competitors. Letting out air is one thing, but if you notice some of the best players ever let their rackets do the talking. Federer comes to mind.
Are you in the Pink?
Men in pink
As with anything it can be overdone. As long as it's not a political statement of some kind then it can be fun.
As for a power play. That is what we've heard about red. I'd wear red for power or white for tradition.
As with anything it can be overdone. As long as it's not a political statement of some kind then it can be fun.
As for a power play. That is what we've heard about red. I'd wear red for power or white for tradition.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Tom Brady Diet -
I just came across this article. This diet may sound extreme but most of the food intake he follows is getting support from current research. How much you drink a day seems dependent on activity levels.
Brady Diet
Any athlete should see this as a good example of a disciplined performance diet.
Brady Diet
Any athlete should see this as a good example of a disciplined performance diet.
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Friday, January 5, 2018
The Gamble of Turning Professional
The Gamble
Sure the odds are low but one thing not mentioned in this is the prestige and reputation that comes from having competed at almost any level professionally. It can set you up for coaching positions and teaching pro jobs unlike anything other than being a highly ranked college player. So despite not having a highly successful professional career you will make contacts with other pros that do well and can give you the opportunity to earn money in tennis after you end your competitive years. You'll have access to a network of fellow tennis lifers and this alone is a great thing to have in your corner when it comes to staying employed or just having friends with a common interest. You'll have friends around the world so no matter what country you're in you will likely know someone or get an introduction.
Think of your time in competition as your training ground for your eventual career change to teaching, coaching, and tennis club management.
Sure the odds are low but one thing not mentioned in this is the prestige and reputation that comes from having competed at almost any level professionally. It can set you up for coaching positions and teaching pro jobs unlike anything other than being a highly ranked college player. So despite not having a highly successful professional career you will make contacts with other pros that do well and can give you the opportunity to earn money in tennis after you end your competitive years. You'll have access to a network of fellow tennis lifers and this alone is a great thing to have in your corner when it comes to staying employed or just having friends with a common interest. You'll have friends around the world so no matter what country you're in you will likely know someone or get an introduction.
Think of your time in competition as your training ground for your eventual career change to teaching, coaching, and tennis club management.
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Andy Murray and Fallen Five
Murray and Fallen Five
Injuries have sidelined six of the top players coming into the Australian Open. Each of them at their time seemed unbreakable in youth. Age does bring you down and heavy wear and tear can make it happen faster. I always expected Nadal and Murray to face injuries beyond most but especially Nadal. It is the nature of such a physical approach to the game and never giving up a point. Murray with his defensive approach until recently had similar problems. Once you lose your wheel (legs) in tennis your game is nearly done especially if your manner of play totally relied on court coverage.
Novak on the other hand is facing the other nightmare of a tennis player and that is a bad elbow. It can be a career ender. Ask Stolle, on of the greats from the 60's out of Australia. A shoulder injury isn't necessary a game ender because you usually feel it only on the serve and if your game isn't serve centric you can make adjustments though it's not ideal. A back injury seems like something that can come and go for tennis players and unless it hurts your mobility you can adjust your serve motion and rotation and stresses on it. Two handed players though seemingly tdo have an edge in power find back problems more difficult due to rotation and more stretching on wide shots. Whippy shots with heavy spin and wrist are almost a guarantee for eventual wrist problems.
Then comes the Federer. He deserves his own category as a function of nature as in then comes the cyclone. Yes, he has back problems now, and who doesn't at some point if you're an athlete. Yes, he hurt his knee outside the tennis court probably from underlying stresses that come with age. But overall, his magic is his smooth and effortless motion in court travel and strokes. He may come by it naturally but in some ways it can be shown that how you stroke the ball and when you learn to leave for a ball makes all the difference in how it stresses you. I'd take the Fed example and work towards precision and flow in both court coverage and strokes and you'll cut you injury rate.
Then there is equipment. I have to presume that some of the players use higher tension on their strings along with the string type that may cause issues with shock. But there is also the flexibility of the frame. If you use a very stiff frame the shock will transfer more readily to your arm and shoulder. Most power hitters seem to go with stiff frames. Consider going to a midrange flexibility on your frame with a 60 rating. I am at the low end with a 57 which offers lots of control and shock absorption and those that choose something with a 68-70 stiffness will feel more shock. Midrange stiffness might be somewhere around 65. YOu can find the stiffness ratings of your chosen frame online or on the frame if it is a more expensive racket.
Balance on the frame is a factor of your type of swing and so is the weight. I prefer the old style heavy frame closer to 12 ounces. That is very much on the high end nowadays I'll admit but looking at some of the pros I think many still go heavier than super light. Do your research and find something that can work for you over the long term. Oh, and consider the head size as your chance to make up for some timing deficiencies with a larger sweet spot that a 108-110 size head.
These pros have probably tried many of these things already but the fact is that once you reach such a high level of play it probably isn't wise to tinker with most of the variables like head size and stroke method. Sure, some get past it like Fed did with his racket change but it only came when he started struggling against other players who were younger, faster, and stronger. The bigger head size brought him back alive once he adjust his strokes for it.
Plan ahead and work your game, equipment, and practice methods to survive the long term. The pros you see out there winning are the ones that survived the cut of injuries. You often never see the ones that fell aside with injuries early in their careers.
Injuries have sidelined six of the top players coming into the Australian Open. Each of them at their time seemed unbreakable in youth. Age does bring you down and heavy wear and tear can make it happen faster. I always expected Nadal and Murray to face injuries beyond most but especially Nadal. It is the nature of such a physical approach to the game and never giving up a point. Murray with his defensive approach until recently had similar problems. Once you lose your wheel (legs) in tennis your game is nearly done especially if your manner of play totally relied on court coverage.
Novak on the other hand is facing the other nightmare of a tennis player and that is a bad elbow. It can be a career ender. Ask Stolle, on of the greats from the 60's out of Australia. A shoulder injury isn't necessary a game ender because you usually feel it only on the serve and if your game isn't serve centric you can make adjustments though it's not ideal. A back injury seems like something that can come and go for tennis players and unless it hurts your mobility you can adjust your serve motion and rotation and stresses on it. Two handed players though seemingly tdo have an edge in power find back problems more difficult due to rotation and more stretching on wide shots. Whippy shots with heavy spin and wrist are almost a guarantee for eventual wrist problems.
Then comes the Federer. He deserves his own category as a function of nature as in then comes the cyclone. Yes, he has back problems now, and who doesn't at some point if you're an athlete. Yes, he hurt his knee outside the tennis court probably from underlying stresses that come with age. But overall, his magic is his smooth and effortless motion in court travel and strokes. He may come by it naturally but in some ways it can be shown that how you stroke the ball and when you learn to leave for a ball makes all the difference in how it stresses you. I'd take the Fed example and work towards precision and flow in both court coverage and strokes and you'll cut you injury rate.
Then there is equipment. I have to presume that some of the players use higher tension on their strings along with the string type that may cause issues with shock. But there is also the flexibility of the frame. If you use a very stiff frame the shock will transfer more readily to your arm and shoulder. Most power hitters seem to go with stiff frames. Consider going to a midrange flexibility on your frame with a 60 rating. I am at the low end with a 57 which offers lots of control and shock absorption and those that choose something with a 68-70 stiffness will feel more shock. Midrange stiffness might be somewhere around 65. YOu can find the stiffness ratings of your chosen frame online or on the frame if it is a more expensive racket.
Balance on the frame is a factor of your type of swing and so is the weight. I prefer the old style heavy frame closer to 12 ounces. That is very much on the high end nowadays I'll admit but looking at some of the pros I think many still go heavier than super light. Do your research and find something that can work for you over the long term. Oh, and consider the head size as your chance to make up for some timing deficiencies with a larger sweet spot that a 108-110 size head.
These pros have probably tried many of these things already but the fact is that once you reach such a high level of play it probably isn't wise to tinker with most of the variables like head size and stroke method. Sure, some get past it like Fed did with his racket change but it only came when he started struggling against other players who were younger, faster, and stronger. The bigger head size brought him back alive once he adjust his strokes for it.
Plan ahead and work your game, equipment, and practice methods to survive the long term. The pros you see out there winning are the ones that survived the cut of injuries. You often never see the ones that fell aside with injuries early in their careers.
Tumeric Cancer Cure - One Woman Used It.
Tumeric
It's worth trying if you are facing a no option outcome. Taking tumeric into your diet makes sense before you face such health challenges.
It's worth trying if you are facing a no option outcome. Taking tumeric into your diet makes sense before you face such health challenges.
Monday, January 1, 2018
Federer Reveals His Secret to Prolonging His Career
Federer's Secret
Working less is often an answer to accomplish more if it is quality practice. I remember reading once that Jimmy Connors only practiced very hard for 45 minutes each day. Of course the levels of conditioning needed nowadays to compete mean cardio, and strength training. As Federer was quoted in this article he already has what he needs from years of practice.
Fed Explains Why all the Injuries Among the Top Players
Working less is often an answer to accomplish more if it is quality practice. I remember reading once that Jimmy Connors only practiced very hard for 45 minutes each day. Of course the levels of conditioning needed nowadays to compete mean cardio, and strength training. As Federer was quoted in this article he already has what he needs from years of practice.
Fed Explains Why all the Injuries Among the Top Players
Health and Diet News: Time Diet, Meat vs Vegetables
Time Interval Diet
This information has been out for a while but stated differently. A 12 hour minimum fast between supper and breakfast is key.
Meat eaters vs vegetarians regarding sex drive.
Known in Asia for a long time is that meat eaters are more aggressive in all realms so this one might just be added to the list though the source of the study adds a question.
This information has been out for a while but stated differently. A 12 hour minimum fast between supper and breakfast is key.
Meat eaters vs vegetarians regarding sex drive.
Known in Asia for a long time is that meat eaters are more aggressive in all realms so this one might just be added to the list though the source of the study adds a question.
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