Many years ago I used to play racquetball at the YMCA where I was a member back in Norfolk, VA. I loved the game. It was tough.
When I moved to Colorado 14 years ago I stopped playing. That was until a couple of months ago when a good friend of mine who also goes to my gym (the Wheat Ridge Rec Center) say yes to an invite to play. We have been playing every week since.
We typically can get three games in during our one hour court reserve time. This past Saturday he beat in me in all three games. The week before it was me beating him in all three games.
I love racquetball! It is a lot of fun and each time I place I feel like I get an intense workout. I can pretty much feel every part of my body because of all of the stretching I do during a game. I wouldn't say I'm a good player yet, but I sure do have a blast.
In other blog posts I have written about eating healthy, going to the gym and even about the time I tried a personal trainer. I as approach 47 years of age I am paying more and more attention to my health. Simply being vegan is not enough for me. The exercise part is crucial. That's where racquetball comes in.
Racquetball is part of my overall health plan, and it's a blast. At least for me. I wanted to share about my love for racquetball for two reasons:
I know many folks who try their best to eat well, as I do, and don't like to exercise. I wanted to offer a way to exercise that could be a lot of fun. And believe me, you will get your heart rate up!
The second reason is because (and remember that I am not a doctor or nutritionist or anything close to that) I think that eating well combined with exercising a few times of week is the best for me. I feel better not only physically but mentally. I have a great time with a good friend. And I am sure that it is good for my heart and other parts of my body.
Want to play with more than one person? No problem. You can play with two, three or four people!
So check it out! Not every gym has a racquetball court but it shouldn't be too time consuming to find one. Most gyms have a racquet and balls that you can borrow. Eye protection would be good too!
Let me know what you think if you try it!
Thanks for reading!
Fun post! I've actually been looking to play racquetball recently, coincidentally. I used to play racquetball weekly with my good friend and roommate. Sadly and frustratingly, he killed himself about five years ago and I haven't played since.
ReplyDeleteNext time I see you I'll be sure to try and organize a game. I'm sure I'm awful now, but I bet it'd be fun!
Great to read about your love of racquetball! For me, it is cycling. It is important for each of us to find the form of movement that brings us alive and to make time to do that. I completely agree that physical activity, combined with a whole-foods, vegan diet, is a great way to maximize our health and our happiness. Congratulations on resurrecting your passion for the game!
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