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Workout Description:Strengthens the main muscles used to play tennis. Alternate this with our Tennis 2 of 2 workout.
Workout Instructions:
Perform 10-15 repetitions of each exercise.
Rest 30-90 seconds between exercises.
Do 2-3 sets of each exercise.
Alternate this workout with our tennis 2 of 2 workout.
Get used to the movement at a lower weight. After that, slowly increase the weight. You should be unable to lift the weight without compromising form at the last couple of reps.
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I came across this article on the topic of blueberries, one of the most nutritious and delicious foods on the planet. It is written by Athena Bell, Executive VP of the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA). Enjoy!__________________________________________ Blueberries are native to the United States. Native Americans were the first to discover these blue pearls. They were found in bogs and in the forest. Settlers from the New World, Pilgrims, found this bounty of goodness, but were unable to farm and grow blueberries until the Wampanoag Indians taught them how to master agriculture of plenty in the New World. The Pilgrims were shown the many uses of the era. Blueberry Juice was used for coughs and tea from the leaves was thought to be good for the blood. The juice was also used as a dye for clothes and baskets. Berries were dried, crushed into powder and rubbed into meat for added flavor and also used with beef in making beef jerky. The Native Americans also put blueberries in soups and stews. Today- blueberries are a staple in our grocery stores. You can either find them fresh or frozen. More than 38 states farm blueberries commercially. North America accounts for 90% of the world market of blueberry production. Many countries around the world the globe have realized the value of blueberries nutritionally and economically. At this time Japan is gaining momentum in this enterprise as they are consuming more than 500 metric tons yearly. Humans are not only lovers of blueberries, deer, ducks, birds, bears, consuming these as often as they can. Due to the popularity and notoriety of blueberries, July is National Blueberry Month. This was decided by US Security of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman in July 2003. Blueberries should be firm with a blue purple color. It is recommended you shake the blueberry container to see if the berries move freely or not. If berries are soft and damaged they will not move easily in the container. Ripe berries should be stored in a covered container where they will stay fresh for a week. The nutrition value of blueberries is immense. The USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University measured the antioxidant values of fresh fruits and vegetables scoring each of them for its “oxygen radical absorbance capacity” or ORAC – The higher the number, the greater its ability to neutralize free radicals. The ORAC score is based on a serving size of 3.5 ounces. See below the top 10.
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