What to do in extreme heat
06/15/2010 | Written by: uspta
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What to do in extreme heat
Description:
This video clip, “What to do in extreme heat,” features Jack Groppel, Ph.D., as he discusses ways to prepare for and play in extreme heat. He explains how heat can be a limiting factor in a player’s game if he is not prepared to handle it.
Tip:
Hot weather is not an easy thing to deal with when it comes to practicing or playing tennis matches. Being exposed to intense heat and/or humidity for several hours can seriously affect your body.
Jack Groppel, Ph.D., shares essential information about heat illness and its prevention. He mentions one way to beat the heat is through good physical fitness, but if you aren’t in great shape already, what can you do when you have a tournament coming up and you know you will face extremely high temperatures?
Experts recommend training for at least two weeks in order to be ready to compete in extreme heat conditions. Groppel guides you through important points to prepare for a competition in hot weather. Among the thousands of tips offered at TennisResources.com, you can find a number of helpful tips on how to deal with hot weather as well as many other medical situations. Simply type the words “heat” or “medical” into the Quick Search field, and you will find helpful videos featuring some of the world’s top professionals.
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