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Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Ten questions for squash and tennis players

Inside athletics, principles must be implemented. Yet, social manners can be prepared to take interpretation!
Ten questions for Squash & Tennis players

Additionally there is conventional information on what every single activity should be competed. Occasionally, it's wise to be able to temporarily stop and also speculate exactly what would take place when you traveled up against the materials. Therefore, listed below are five issues pertaining to lead pages and also football players that you definitely not obtain from a team master.

Can you obstacle this referee if you obviously believe that a telephone must have long gone towards you?

Should you be good-natured and also permit unlikely message or calls get every time, you might not possibly be undertaking on your own almost any favors. You will find there's motive that Jonathan Electric power and also Bob McEnroe mastered the look regarding shock as soon as message or calls didn’t get the means. Even though, this launch regarding Hawk-eye and also similar technological know-how get minimized this have an effect on that tantrums for the court docket will surely have, the item still is employed effectively through many team players to be able to sway choices in their favor.

Don't forget, it is always this squeaky steering wheel that has got the sauces!

Should you found a decreased tricky shot for the minute inflatable bounce as well as the referee referred to as the item great, would you like to stop enjoy and allow the point away?

Officially, it's not your own call, oahu is the referee’s.

Yet, referees are man and also help make mistakes; particularly when these people don’t use a distinct line of view to the soccer ball. In the team degree, it may well be the better choice to be able to acknowledge to the double inflatable bounce. Yet, I would possibly be surprised in the event the pros experience obliged to complete any such thing.

But if your adversary won't distinct as well as the referee simply provides you with a “let”, would you like to prove your own place if you take a shot that gets your own adversary?

It is yet another hard one!

Professionally, I would definitely not. I would location to be able to complicated this referee on there. On the other hand, lots of people carry out decided to prove the place if you take this shot and also making the point. If you do decided this method, make certain you tend not to get it done on the turn-around shot.

Should you be along one activity and also 1-9 from the minute in a PAR 11 lead pages activity, would you like to attempt to come back, as well as save your valuable energy with the third activity?

This can be a hard one!

Should you have this fitness, I would suggest seeking to come back. Shedding 11-1 might be harmful to your own well-being because you enter in the third activity.

Can you enjoy a lot more aggressively if you enjoy lead pages under the “hand-out” rating structure vs. this PAR structure?

Should you enjoy exactly the same activity under the 2 formats, it’s the perfect time to stop and also consider. Underneath the hand-out program, you could end up a lot more aggressive when you're offering. Anyone don’t function the risk regarding losing an argument should your adversary is victorious this rally.

Should you did not reach tin within an total lead pages go with, will it be a very important thing?

Almost all problems with expert meets are produced when a gambler gets tin. Should you never ever reach tin in a go with, it would mean that you competed safe and sound and also were not aggressive plenty of.

Perhaps you have picked up, as well as, lost a lot more meets, soon after getting guided through 2 pieces?

Upon reflection, I would say i appear possibly for the earlier mentioned issue. Yet there are some that are superior in successful meets than many others. You might be an even better gambler oftentimes, nevertheless, could you earn meets?

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Monday, 19 January 2015

JP Morgan Tournament of Champions – Go for the squash experience!

So I purchased tickets to the JP Morgan Competition of Champions held in New York City later not long from now. Great Focal

Yet, before I did, I had a situation. Do I pick the early adjusts, or do I attempt to catch the finals? A week off from work would have been decent; be that as it may, I need to bring home the bacon!

Intense call!

The early adjusts would imply that I may get some disproportionate matches. Gregory Gaultier could conceivably take out a trump card qualifier in under thirty minutes. A last, or even a semi-last match would guarantee that I got to watch a portion of the best players of the diversion engaging it out on the court.

However of course, the last match could end in a straight 3-0 triumph for the victor and wrap up in thirty to forty minutes – insufficient time to take everything in.

When its all said and done, going to watch an expert competition – be it squash program , tennis, hockey or ball – is not about the amusement.

It is about the experience, something that squash competitions are not well known for.

However, the Competition of Champions is diverse.

It is held in New York City's Excellent Focal Terminal!

There is a reason that the biggest passenger train terminal on the planet is known as the Excellent Focal.

It is excellent and it is halfway spotted in midtown Manhattan.

Moreover, there is a reason that the first PSA World Arrangement competition of the year is known as the Competition of Champions (TOC). It is a head squash occasion that draws in all the ruling champions of the diversion – 21 of the main 25 PSA positioned players and 18 of the main 20 WSA positioned players last time anyone checked. It's excessively terrible that Ramy Ashour and James Willstrop will miss the competition because of wounds.

JP Morgan Competition of Championsit is befitting that the competition is held in the Excellent Focal Terminal's awesome Vanderbilt Lobby, known for facilitating numerous social and aesthetic occasions. It is a venue that draws in consistent workers and sightseers alike, guaranteeing that around two hundred thousand individuals who pass by get a look of a portion of the best squash played today, for nothing.

The five-hundred or something like that paid seats inside the Vanderbilt Corridor offer supporters close up perspectives of the diversion from vantage focuses behind the back glass divider and side-dividers. The other 50% of the Vanderbilt Lobby would be changed over into exhibitor and accommodation region giving suburbanites an immaculate walkway through the center.

Squash could utilize the introduction!

It is a high activity venue, in an enormous city, with decently heeled businessmen. An easygoing benefactor could turn into an enthusiastic aficionado of the amusement. A senior showcasing official who passes by could turn into a future backer of the competition.

The time it now, time that squash discovered more lovers and backers.

The timing is correct.

Equality for prize cash in the middle of male and female players have been at last attained to. Squash as an Olympic game is not totally off the radar. Squash can be an onlooker sport, in the privilege venue, in the same way as Terrific Focal.

Along these lines, I picked the early adjusts, for the squash experience

Tuesday, 16 September 2014

How Critical Is Your Gear To Your Game?



More and more racquet sports enthusiasts are trying to understand the game of squash.
Tennis and badminton players are interested to find out how squash compares with their preferred sport. So, is it easy enough to switch from one game to the other and back without compromising the level of play? While we may not all be like Fred Perry who won world titles in dual racquet sports – tennis and table tennis, it is easy enough to get to a decent level in all three sports if you set your mind to it. Add table tennis to the mix and you have the sport Racketlon! Now before you head off and sign up for the next Racketlon tournament, here are some basics on Racquets, Shoes, Courts and such, for the uninitiated.

Racquets, balls and birds
I often get asked if any of the three racquets – tennis, squash and badminton – are interchangeable.  The definitive answer is “no.” If you try, you are guaranteed to break your racquet, or injure your wrist.
Tennis racquets vary in size and weight.  Based on the material and the size of the frame used, their weights range on an average between 250-325 grams. From a racquet sports perspective, tennis balls weigh the heaviest at around 57-58 grams.  

Squash racquets are lighter and weigh in the range of 110-175 grams. Squash balls are smaller in diameter than tennis balls and weigh on an average 23-25 grams. Squash balls practically do not bounce until they are warmed up before a game by repeated strokes against the wall.
Badminton racquets are the lightest of the three and often weigh as little as 80 grams. Modern racquets made of carbon fibre composite help generate power irrespective of the racquet’s weight. The shuttle cock, often referred to as the “bird” or “birdie,” is typically made of feathers and weighs around 5 grams. Unlike feather birds, the plastic ones are more durable and have become the shuttle cock of choice for the casual player in North America. It is necessary to note that all professional level tournaments are played using feather birds.

Grip, balance and strings of the racquet will have a large impact on your game. If the racquet grip is too small, you end up gripping the racquet too tightly which could lead to injuries to the wrist and arm. A grip larger than your comfort level could end up slipping in your hand and take away from the effectiveness of your strokes. The balance of the racquet – head heavy vs. head light, – and stiffness of the racquet also have significant bearing on the power vs. control a player generates. To know more about how racquet strings affect your game checkout my recent post titled Do you know your racquet strings?

Shoes
Can you play squash or badminton wearing tennis shoes? The simple answer is that you can, but not recommended. Tennis shoes rarely have non-marking, gum soles which are a requirement for indoor wooden courts. From a squash player’s perspective, the constant lunges and pushbacks are inconceivable without the proper traction and stability that a pair of flat, gum-soled shoes brings. Tennis shoes are heavier and have thicker padding in the heel area making it harder for badminton players to arch back for smashes and overhead clears. Squash and badminton shoes are largely interchangeable when playing on courts with wooden surfaces, though the sole of the two shoes are purpose-designed for movements that are unique to each game.

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Monday, 18 August 2014

Go social with Club Meadowvale!

All work (out) and no play? It’s time you went social with Club Meadowvale.

Sure, Club Meadowvale is a fitness and racquet club in Mississauga and now Club Meadowvale has established existence on popular social media stands like Facebook and Twitter and would love to get linked with members and other fitness and racquet sports devotees. Please use the links shown above to connect with us.

While on the topic of social, here is a post by one of our members that may help you grow your profile and presence on Twitter.

Six tips for Twitter users who have less than 25 followers 

  • Increasing a Twitter following takes time: Twitter is all about engagement. The more engaged you are, the more you get noted. This can be in the practice of tweets, retweets or mentions. For a new comer, tweeting is the toughest part and often does not come logically. It often aids if you start by tweeting content that you come through in your day-to-day life. Most blogs and websites have a “Tweet this” button that will enable you get started.

  • Start with friends and associates: Look up your friends and peers to see who follows them. It is likely that if you follow them, they will follow you back. You have to start somewhere; so, no harm in a little self-promotion. If you are on LinkedIn, a number of your “connections” may have a Twitter profile as well and may be interested in following you. If you have a decent profile, you will be noticed. My first five followers collectively had less than 30 followers.

  • Look for high-profile Twitter users who are not opposed to following: Generally speaking, Twitter celebrities like to be followed than follow. However, there are exceptions. A quick look at a person’s followers to following ratio will give you an indication of a person’s propensity to follow back. Here are two high-profile Marketing celebrities, that I follow, that have completely different approaches to following. Though these statistics are dated, it goes to prove my point.

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Thursday, 29 May 2014

A video survey: Should there be lets in squash?

Squash players can sometimes be irrational...!!!

This is especially true when it comes to let calls. What one player claims as a definite let, appear to others as a fishing exercise.  Clearly, the issue is not confined to club squash. Many argue that until the game rids itself of lame lets, it will never gain the kind of media coverage and popularity it deserves. As the championship matches at Club Meadowvale wound down, I decided to have some fun and did a quick video survey of random squash players who were milling around at the club. I asked everyone one simple question – Should there be lets in squash?
Here’s what they said.


As you can see, each player has a different take on why lets should or should not be allowed in squash. Some had logic behind their choice; others, less so. The result was fairly even with the “no let” camp edging out the “yes” camp by one. This came as a surprise since the club has never offered a no-let format for the players in the house league matches or their round robin games.
Unlike a fight in ice hockey, an argument on the squash court is not considered entertainment by the spectators and the media. Referees taking the brunt of player frustrations – justified or otherwise – have been the norm and continues be so. Alan Thatcher of Squash Mad has written about this in a post titled “Why it’s time to address our refereeing system”

Looking back at the survey, I tend to agree with Alan Glen. The no-let format should be left to professional squash players.
Perhaps I should have asked “
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Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Feedback From Valued Customer



Here is some feedback we recently got from a member:

“Mark and I purchased 1 package of lessons for Naomi a month ago and wow our instructors and programs are utterly amazing. Here is my story

Seeing is believing

I can now say with even greater conviction that our swimming lesson program is exceptional. For over 9 years I have successfully lead our Red Cross Swim department. Just recently I had the pleasure of witnessing my 4 year old daughter advance in her swimming technique and water comfort all within 1 package of lessons. Naomi can now swim at length without water wings and it has truly astonished our family.  Club Meadowvale has the perfect platform to build swimming success: a private pool setting, complete instructor attentiveness, personalized programs, and unlimited practise time.”

Learn to swim with Club Meadowvale

Thursday, 20 March 2014

The Reason You Don’t Show Up At The Gym

As a long time club owner, I have had the chance to see members come and go with varying results and levels of dedication. Many members struggle to stick with it and end up paying for monthly memberships, which are never used or canceling. Here are some practical ideas, which we notice with our regulars, who get results!

They workout at the same time every day.

They pre-book this time, so it can’t be replaced by another personal or work meeting. It is in their calendar, so when they look for a meeting time, they see that time is already taken and do not book something else.

They don’t go crazy

Our consistent members don’t feel that they need to blow the doors off the place with really hard workouts. They just show up at a set time and do what they feel like doing. Sometimes they push hard sometimes they don’t. (EG-They just got a promotion at work, so they ride the positive wave and do an extra 20-minutes of cardio)
Inconsistent members tend to build up a really tough workout in their head prior to getting to the gym, which usually is followed by talking themselves out of even showing up.
Solution: Just book your time, change and be at the fitness gym.

Diet

Consistent members, change their diet. Workouts can be quickly and easily ruined with one bad food choice. A high calorie muffin per day or a specialty coffee with whipped cream and chocolate can set you back. This will end with you not seeing results and deciding not to continue.

You picked the wrong gym

There is plenty of thought that goes into the types of equipment or classes gyms have. There is also a consideration regarding location. The key element, which will stop you from showing up, is the type of people at your gym. Gyms used to be called health clubs or fitness centers, with the key word being “club”. Gyms are still clubs and these clubs attract certain demographics.
As an example, if you are middle-aged senior executive, you may not feel comfortable at a gym with young muscle bound kids, who are into power weight lifting. Their social interaction and behavior might be annoying or demotivating. (Even if you don’t socialize at the gym, the environment will be a turn off)
Try to find a gym or club, which suits your personality and social expectations.

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Thursday, 27 February 2014

Great Fitness Read For Boomers

Younger Next Year-By Chris Crowley and Dr. Harry Lodge The lead author of Younger Next Year is Chris Crowley who, at the time of publication, was a 70-yr old attorney in Manhattan.  This book is an outgrowth of his relationship with his personal physician, internist Henry Lodge, MD.  As a result, Crowley has become an evangelist for the health benefits of exercise. The book is based on Dr. Lodge's 7 principles, referred to as "Harry's Rules":
  1. Exercise 6 days a week for the rest of your life.
  2. Do serious aerobic exercise 4 days a week for the rest of your life.
  3. Do serious strength training, with weights, 2 days a week for the rest of your life.
  4. Spend less than you make.
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Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Melanie Jans joins Club Meadowvale Team

Club Meadowvale is very excited to introduce our members to our newest team member, Melanie Jans, a highly respected professional squash player that represented Canada on the international stage. Beginning her squash career at the age of 11, she went on to become Canada's top ranked female for many years, now we are fortunate to have her join Club Meadowvale. Melanie retired from national team competition in 2006 and is now the squash pro for casino games online our facility. Her career had many triumphs that included several Canadian senior and junior women's titles, and a double gold-medal performance at the 1999 Pan-American Games in Winnipeg. 1995 saw her reach the top of the squash world as Melanie claimed gold in the Pan-Am Games being held in Argentina. Not only did she win gold for individual titles, but was also victorious in the team championships as well. Join us in welcoming Melanie to our team.

Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Benefits of Playing Tennis


Many people look to start getting healthy by getting a fitness gyms membership, grab their bag, head to the gym full of enthusiasm and excitement to only end up getting there and feeling out of sorts.  Where do I start, I don’t know anyone, I am so out of shape compared to them, and do I want to get as muscular as him/her! These thoughts creep in to your head and prevent you from feeling comfortable.  While we all start that way, sometimes going to a gym isn’t for everyone.  Now Club Meadowvale tennis club offers you a lot of benefits and can be a great way to do something with a spouse, friend, co-worker, or child.   There are many benefits to play tennis, some of them are:
1) Physical Benefits
Burning calories is the fundamental goal of doing any exercise program. Tennis is a great way to burn calories, no matter what your skill level.  Caloric expenditure studies showed competitive tennis burns more calories than aerobics, inline skating, or cycling. You’ll burn more calories in a mere half hour of singles tennis, than rowing, riding a stationary bike, doing yoga or playing golf.
2) Mental Benefits
Our brains need to be exercised as well.  Tennis requires quick reaction mentally as well.  Having to read and react to your opponent, tactical decisions while playing, and anticipating your opponents next move are all ways your mind is active while playing.
3) Emotional Benefits
We all have stress throughout the day.  Many times we will go for a run to relieve our stress, but spend the entire time reliving or planning our day. 
4) Networking
Another benefit, the social interaction. Tennis is a sport where tends to be in a club format.  People get to know each other, there is social interaction, and provides you the ability to network with different people you may not normally meet. you into the rhythm, use them periodically to help motivate, or use them for the first while to help establish a discipline. Exercise is an important part of our overall health.  Eating, proper rest, and exercise all contribute to our overall health. Tennis is a great way to get the exercise you need, but also provides that release of stress that will ultimately make your rest time more effective. 

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Friday, 25 October 2013

5 Reasons to Join a Gym and workout with Weights

Everyone has seen the rise and fall and rise again in the popularity of working out with weights.  Many people are concerned with the concept of “bulking up” rather than meeting their goal of toning and slimming down.  Club Meadowvale is a Mississauga gym that offers training facilities to help you meet these goals.  Here are 5 benefits that we believe come from working with weights. 



Prevents osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects both men and women, with an estimated 50 per cent of women and 20 per cent of men suffering an osteoporosis fracture after the age of 50. One of the best prevention methods is to strengthen the whole body.  Resistance training is a great way to achieve this goal since lifting weights actually stimulates the skeleton to get thicker and stronger – which will help to counteract the effects of osteoporosis.

Helps weight management
 
Muscle burns calories – even when you are at rest.  As you increase your muscle to fat ratio, your body will naturally burn more energy.  If you tone up, you will increase your calorie burn 24 hours a day. Another benefit related to weight management is that the continual increased consumption of calories lasts long after the workout is completed, allowing your casino online body to continue to “eat” away the fat. 

Cardiovascular benefits

We all think that we have to run 10km, bike for hours, or swim countless laps.  Even though a resistance workout is usually less dynamic compared with aerobic activities such as jogging, there is an increase in demand for oxygen by the working muscles.  A properly designed exercise program will give you the cardio improvement you are looking for from your workouts. 

Maintains strength.

Our body requires strength for everyday activities – walking; picking up objects, sitting at your desk, working with your hands, eating…the list goes on.  A well designed weight program will help you maintain the strength you need to get through your common activities.  Have you ever heard of patients after a broken leg, arm, or any injury needing to rehab to get their strength back?  It is because they cannot maintain their strength through their injury; it is why we should all be maintaining our strength. 

Reduces injury risk
 
A lot of our injuries come from tendon and ligaments.  One of the benefits of this is that we are able to strengthen these as we complete our workout program.  When you do a resistance workout, the focus is generally on improving your muscular strength. However, not only does the strength of your muscles improve, but so does the strength of connective tissues such as tendons.

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