In honor of the Connecticut Open starting this weekend in New Haven, from the British Journal of Sports Medicine, some of the many health benefits of playing tennis include: • increased brain power (alertness and tactical thinking) • reduced stress • better agility, balance, coordination, and reaction time • lower body fat • greater strength and aerobic fitness • reduced risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. • increased bone mineral density and bone mineral content

Research has shown that sitting for more than 8 hours/day with no additional physical activity is similar to that of smoking and obesity in terms of mortality risks. However one hour (60-75 minutes) of physical activity has been shown to eliminate the negative effects of being inactive for 8 hours and decreases mortality risks associated with sitting for long periods. Additionally exercise has been shown to reduce the risks of heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and

Although old school, after a long workout ice can still be beneficial for reducing muscle soreness and to help speed up recovery times. For best results studies have shown spending 11-15 minutes in water temperatures of 51°-59°F after working out is optimal for recovery. So what are you waiting for jump in!! #ice #recovery #doms #rehab #newhaven #chiropractic #chiropractor #running #exercise #soreness