Do This Before Every Game
With the weather finally starting to warm up in earnest, we know many members of our community are eager to get back to the sports they love. While it’s certainly been a long winter for golfers and pickleball enthusiasts alike, remember that your game can always wait until after you’ve stretched. As tempting as it may be to start playing immediately, there’s no substitute for warmup exercises. The Value of Warmups There are two reasons warmup exercises need to be a part of your pregame ritual. First and foremost, they help prevent sports injuries. Our bodies weren’t made to go from a state of rest directly into feats of athleticism — that’s why even
pro players always set aside time to stretch their muscles and get their blood flowing. Doing some light exercises signals your body to anticipate the exertion to come, greatly reducing your chance of sustaining an injury. Second, pregame warmups improve your overall performance! You don’t want to be working out the kinks while teeing off on your second hole. Taking the time to get your mind and body in the zone will help you make sure that every shot counts. The Right Stretch for the Right Game Every sport brings
help improve their range of motion, preparing their body for the stress of repeated swings. Pickleballers should get their heart rate up with some light jogging so they’re ready for those long rallies. Play Pain-Free If you’re hurting before you start playing, you may need more than just a short warmup. Stiffness from the winter or old sports injuries may be holding you back, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up playing for good. If pain or stiffness keep you from getting out and enjoying the sunshine, stop by our clinic. We’ll help you treat your pain and give you some sports-specific exercises you can use before your next game!
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Roasted Radishes With Radish Greens
INGREDIENTS • 3 bunches radishes with greens attached • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 500 F. While heating, trim radishes and wash greens. Pat both dry using a paper towel. 2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over high heat until shimmering. Season radishes with salt and pepper, add to skillet, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer entire skillet to oven rack and roast for 15 minutes. 3. Once removed from oven, return skillet to stove. Over medium heat, stir in butter and add greens. Cook until they are wilted, about 2 minutes. 4. Finish with lemon juice and additional salt if desired. Serve immediately.
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