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Lakes on EldridgeLakes on Eldridge
Volume 7, Issue 2 Official Newsletter February 2008 www.lakesoneldridge.net
Annual Easter Egg Hunt TheannualEasterEggHuntfortheyoungchildrenofLakesonEldridgewillbeheldonSaturday,March8,2008infrontoftheBeachClub.Thehuntbeginsat10:00a.m.sharp. Toparticipateinthehunt,parentsareaskedtofilladozenplasticeggsforeachchildhuntinganddropthemoffatanyneighborhooddropsitenolaterthanMarch7th.Egghuntflyers,containingcompleteinformation,willbedistributeddoortodoorthroughouttheneighborhood.Pleasealsowatchforgatesigns. ThechildrenhuntintwoseparateareasinfrontoftheBeachClub.Oneareaisdesignatedfortheyoungerchildren,ages1-4andtheotherisforchildrenages5andup.Afterthehunt,everyoneisinvitedtoenjoylightrefreshments.PleasebringyourEasterbasketsandrememberyourcamera! Volunteersareneededtohelpwiththe distribution of the informationflyers.Helpisalsoneededtohidetheeggsandassistwithsetupthemorning of the hunt beginningat 9:00 a.m. For moreinformation or if youcanhelpwiththehunt,please call ElizabethTobin at 832-467-1369.
MARK YOUR CALENDARSLakes On Eldridge Dolphins Swim Team
Registration Is Coming Soon! TheLOEDolphinsSwimTeamisgearingupforanotherexcitingswimseasonandit’stimetogetready!NEWREGISTRATION–TheLOESwimTeamwillhaveonlineregistration.BeginningJune1,pleasevisitourwebsitewww.loedolphins.orgformoreinformationonregistration. For new swimmers, no previous swim team experience isnecessary.Swimmersfromage4to18arewelcometojoin--theonlyrequirementisthattheswimmercanswimfromoneendofthepooltotheother(25yards)withoutassistance(briefstopsatthewalloronthelaneropesalongthewayareOK). KyleHornewill continue tobeourHeadCoach. Kylehasanimpressiveresumeincludingcoachingbothsummerleagueteamsandall-starteams.HeiscurrentlytheHeadCoachforCy-RidgeHighSchoolswimteam.
Reserve the dates below for the 2008 Season Swim Meets: May17 -Non-Div-Homevs.Copperfield May24 -Awayvs.ConcordBridge June31 -Homevs.Fairfield June7 -Awayvs.DeerfieldVillage June14 -Homevs.JerseyVillage June21 -Divisional-TomballNatatorium June28-29 -Invitational-RedWhiteandBlue PonderosalocationTBA
The 2008 LOE Swim Team Board Members are: TeamRep/President..................... RosaClay TeamRepElect/Volunteers.........KindraRokhsaz VicePresident/Sponsorship.......... ToddThoman Secretary/Hospitality................... LoriBeck Treasurer........................................ JoeGebara MemberAtLarge/Registration.... KarenSims MemberAtLarge/Computers...... *CurrentlyOpen –[email protected]
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LOE Board Of Directors
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
TocontactamemberoftheBoardofDirectors,callAlexTaylorwithAMIat713-932-1122.Leavethenumberwhereyoucanbereached.Mr.Taylorwillthenforwardyourmessagetooneofthefollowingboardmembers:BronsonClay...........................................................PresidentDeborahDunaway...........................................VicePresidentLindsayBuchanan....................................................SecretaryCoryHammond........................................................Treasurer
AMI..............................................................................713-932-1122GateAttendant.............................................................713-937-8825Waterfowl,BettyBurkett.............................................713-302-9929Sheriff-(non-emergency)............................................713-221-6000Cy-FairFireDepartment-(emergency)......................281-466-6161(non-emergency)............281-550-6663PoisonControl......................................................... 1-800-764-7661TexasDPS....................................................................713-681-1761WasteManagement......................................................713-695-4055(trashcollectionMondays&Thursdays)AquaSource................................................................713-983-3602(Serviceoremergencies24hrs).............................713-983-3604HarrisCountyTaxOffice.............................................713-224-1919ReliantEnergy.............................................................713-207-7777(givepole#ofstreetwhichisout)Entex(gas)................................................................... 713-659-2111TimeWarnerCable......................................................713-462-9000HoustonChronicle.......................................................713-220-7211MetroTransitInfo........................................................713-635-4000KirkElementary..........................................................713-849-8250TruittMiddleSchool....................................................281-856-1100Cy-FallsHighSchool...................................................281-856-1000Cy-RidgeHighSchool.................................................281-807-8000NewsletterPublisherPeel,Inc...................... [email protected],888-687-6444
Airport Noise LOE is now in the flight pattern for both IntercontinentalandHobbyAirports,whichmeans air traffichas significantlyincreased. Ifyouareconcernedoverthenoisemakeacall tooneorallofthenumbersbelow.Itisthenumberofcallsandthepeopletakingtimetomakethemthatmakethemosteffectiveappealforchangeforthissituation. • HoustonAirportNoiseComplaintsHotline:281233-3900 • AirTrafficApproachNumber:281230-8441 • FAAHotline:1-800-255-1111ForInformationOnly.
Visit the Association Website:www.lakesoneldridge.net
NEW LOE VEHICLE DECALSAND WHY YOU NEED ONE
Beginning in2008,weare changing the colorof theLOEvehicle decal.This change is necessary to identify currentresidents.Weareaskingallresidentstoapplyfornewvehicledecalswhentheypaytheir2008assessment.Youshouldobtaina new decal for each vehicle you own.Please log on to theMemberSectionatwww.lakesoneldridge.nettodownloadtheVehicleDecalApplicationFormorcallAMIat713-932-1122. Therearetwoprimaryreasonsforeachhomeownertoobtainthesedecals:
Control&Convenience–Wehavemany complaints byLOEhomeownersofvehiclesenteringourgateswithoutdecals.OurgoalatLOEistoenhanceaccesscontrolbyensuring only authorized persons enter our subdivision.Therefore,inordertoexpediteyourentryprocess,clarifyyourlegitimacytootherresidentsandourgateattendants,andavoidunpleasantdelaysatourentrygatescausedbyanoutofdatedecalpleaseobtainanddisplaythenewdecalonyourvehicle’swindshield.Onlyhomeownerswhoactuallypaytheirassessmentwillbeeligibleforadecal.Nodecalswillbeissuedtoaresidentuntiltheassessmentispaidinfull.AnnualassessmentsareLOE’sonlysourceofincomeandassucharevitaltotheeconomichealthof thecommunity.Unpaidassessmentscostallhomeownerssopleasehelpusbypayingtheduesontimetomeettheneedsofthecommunity.
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Lakes on EldridgeLAKES ON ELDRIDGELAKES ON ELDRIDGE
Ann KnocheHelping Families Create Memories in
The Lakes on Eldridge Communities
For Over Ten Years.
2006 2007vs
Price Range Under 600K 600K PlusYearNumber of SalesAvg. List PriceAvg. Sales PriceAvg. Sq. FootageAvg. Price per Sq.Ft.Days on MarketSP/LP Ratio
200652
$315,536$307,803
3,250$94.71
4598%
200750
$369,598$359,208
3,467$103.61
4597%
20067
$868,000$815,571
5,602$145.59
6495%
20075
$842,979$814,780
4,850$168.00
9898%
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Lakes on EldridgeMaintenance Fees
2008MaintenanceFeesaredueandare lateafterFebruary28,2008!Yourassessmentfundstheoperationofthecommunitysuchaslandscaping,poolmaintenanceandrepairs,insuranceandreservingfor future major repairs or replacements. For more informationcontactAMIormailyourpaymentsto:AMI5295HollisterSt.Houston,Tx.77040-6205Phone:713-984-7250Fax:713-748-2572E-mail:[email protected]:www.amitx.com
MotherWise Bible Study News TheLakesonEldridgeMotherWisegrouprecentlybeganitsspringstudyprogramoftheBookofRuthusingthebiblestudytechniquesofauthorJenHatmakerdescribedinherbooktitled,AModernGirl’sGuidetoBibleStudy.MotherWiseisanon-denominationalbiblestudyandprayergroup.Allarewelcomeandinvitedtoattendthemeetings. TheMotherWisegroupmeetseveryotherMondayattheBeachClubfrom9:30-11:30a.m.Themeetingsbeginwithprayerandthepresentationofthestudysegment,followedbysmallgroupprayertime.Themeetingsalsoincludesocialtimeandlightrefreshments.TheMotherWisemeetingsareagreatwaytomeetothermothers,supporteachotherinprayer,andgainsomespiritualenrichment. TheMotherWisegroupwillholditsmeetingsthisspringonthefollowingdates:February11th,February25th,March10th,March31st,April14th,April28th,andMay5th. TheleadersoftheMotherWisegroupareKathyPrusak(713-937-7707)andElizabethTobin(832-467-1369).PleasefeelfreetocontactusforfurtherinformationaboutMotherWise.Weencourageyoutoattendameetingandcheckusout!
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Lakes on EldridgeLOE BOOK CLUB
Bookclubhasmeetsonthe4thMondayofeachmonthat7:30P.M.Wetrytoreadawidevarietyofmaterial,soifthismonth’sselection doesn’t appeal to you, maybe nextmonth’s will. Dojoinuswhenwe tackle abookonwhichyouhave commentsoropinions.Wewillagainbemeetinginvariousmembers’homes,socallore-mailCelesteFritz,713-896-6942,cfritztx@comcast.netforadditionalinformation.ThenextmeetingoftheLOEBookClubwillbeJanuary28th,whenwewillbereadingAThousandSplendidSunsbyKhaledHosseini.WeenjoyedTheKiteRunnersomuch,thatwewantedtoreadHosseini’snextnovel. Bornagenerationapartandwithverydifferentideasaboutloveandfamily,MariamandLailaaretwowomenbroughtjarringlytogetherbywar,bylossandbyfate.Astheyenduretheeverescalatingdangersaroundthem-intheirhomeaswellasinthestreetsofKabul-theycometoformabondthatmakesthembothsistersandmother-daughtertoeachother,andthatwillultimatelyalterthecoursenotjustoftheirownlivesbutofthenextgeneration.Withheart-wrenchingpowerandsuspense,Hosseinishowshowawoman’sloveforherfamilycanmovehertoshockingandheroicactsofself-sacrifice,andthatintheenditislove,oreventhememoryoflove,thatisoftenthekeytosurvival. February25th–TheyPouredFireonUsfromtheSky:TheTrueStoryofThreeLostBoysfromSudanbyAlephonsionDeng,BensonDeng.AcrossSudan,between1987and1989,tensofthousandsofyoungboystookflightfromthemassacresofSudan’scivilwar.TheybecameknownastheLostBoys.Withlittlemorethantheclothesontheirbacks,sometimesnoteven that, theystreamedoutoverSudaninsearchofrefuge.TheirjourneyledthemfirsttoEthiopiaand then,drivenback intoSudan,toward Kenya. They walked nearly onethousandmiles,sustainedonlybythesheerwilltolive.PerhapsyoureadthearticleintheChroniclein December about a “Lost Boy” fromSudan who graduated from the UniversityofPortlandandintendstogotolawschooltohelpfindjusticeforothers.Thisbookis theactualaccountof threeotherLostBoysandhowtheysurvivedtheviolenceintheirhomeland.
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Helping You Get Started ResidentsofLakesonEldridge thatwouldbe interested inlearningtoknit,crochet,doneedlepointorembroidery,pleasejoinusonanyThursdayattheBeachClubhousefrom10a.m.to12p.m.Wewillbehappytohelpyougetstarted.Someofourmembersdon’tevensew,theyjustdropbyforcoffeeandtochat.Pleasecomejoinus. FormoreinformationcontactCatherineSpellingsat713-896-1652(home)or713-628-7083(cell)[email protected](713)[email protected]
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Thereareafewdogownersinourneighborhoodthatdonotpickupaftertheirdogs.PLEASE!!Wehaveabeautifulcommunityanditissuchashametowalkintheparkandbeconfrontedwith some lazy, inconsiderate neighbor’s dog’smessmuchlessstepinit.Everyonehasanextraplasticbagintheirhome;justgrabonebeforeyou leave thehouse for yourwalk.PLEASESCOOPYOURDOG’SPOOP!
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HOUSTON,TX.–January17,2008–TheFirstAnnualCy-FairHomeandGarden Show,March 1-2, is the firsteventofitskindintheCy-Fairareaandfeaturesappearancesofsomeofthetopnamesinhomeandgardeningandover200exhibitorswith the latest inhomeproductsandservicesonthemarket. The Berry Center at 8877 BarkerCypress Road is the venue for thisdynamicevent,whichoffersinteractivepresentations by industry experts,Q&A sessions, fabulous shoppingopportunities, an exciting mediagiveawayandliveradiobroadcasts–alldesignedtoprovidearearesidentswithalargespectrumofresourcestoimprovetheirhomes.Meet the Experts: P o p u l a r h o m e - i m p r o v e m e n tprofessional TOM TYNAN bringshis expert advice to the Home andGardenpresentationstage.Tynanhasareputationasaninnovatorandchampionofenergyefficienthomedesign.Heisthe owner and vice president ofTom
Tynan Homes and owner and president ofTynan Construction. He has the longest-runninghome-improvementshowinTexas–The Home Show, which airs on SportsRadio 610.Tynan has authored six booksonhomeimprovement,andhisbi-monthlypublication, “The RightAngle,” has acirculationof12,000. The expertise and insight of KATHYHUBER,gardeningeditor for theHoustonChroniclesince1988,appearsweeklyinthenewspaper’sgardeningsection.DuringtheCy-FairHomeandGardenShow,Huberwillbe up close and personal with her faithfulreaders. She is the author of “TheTexasFlowerGarden.” ProfessionalorganizerLINDADURHAMwill present “Spring Decluttering andOrganizing.”Durham’stalkwillteachthreekeys to organizing:Knowing your clutterandwhatyoucandoaboutit,GainingbasicprinciplesoforganizingthatwillhelpyouuseyourstaffandspacewiselyandeffectivelyandFindingouthowtoplanyourhomefromtoptobottom–(Really!)DurhamhasownedOrganizingMatterssince1999andmaintains
abusytravelschedulespeakingabouttheimportance of organization in homes,officesanddailylives. RANDY LEMMON, the gardeninggurubehindGardenLineonKTRH740AM, will offer his gardening advice,givingattendeesachancetoaskquestionsand speak with Lemmon about theirindividualgardeningneeds. “The benefit of the Cy-Fair Homeand Garden Show is that we have anopportunitytoanswerpeople’squestionsdirectly so that they come away witha sense of personal service,” Lemmonsaid.HewillhostGardenLinelivefromthe Cy-Fair Home and Garden Show.Lemmon is the author of “Gulf CoastGardeningwithRandyLemmon.” For the gadget lovers in the crowd,MICHAELGARFIELD,TheHigh-TechTexan,willspeakonthelatesttrendsinhometechnologyandgiveaudiencestheinside scoop on what’s hot and what’snot.Garfieldwillbroadcast“TheHigh-TechTexan,” aired onThe 9-5-0AM,
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livefromtheCy-FairHome&GardenShow.Inadditiontobeingapopularradiohost,Garfieldisakeyfigureinthetechnologyindustryand serves as the technology andWeb expert for several mediaoutlets.Shop at the Show! GardenAccents, S Home Décor and other vendors offer theopportunitytobuyhigh-qualityhomeaccessoriesindoorsandout– right at the show.Checkout the fountains,waterfalls, statuary,floralarrangementsandmuchmore!Show Information: TheCy-FairHome&GardenShowtakesplaceSaturday,March1,9:00a.m.–7:00p.m.andSunday,March2,10:00a.m.–6:00p.m.attheBerryCenter,8877BarkerCypressRoad,Cypress,Texas77433.Parkingisincludedinticketprice.Thereisplentyofon-siteparkingavailable. For directions, visitwww.berrycenter.net. For seminartimesandlistofexhibitorsvisitwww.cyfairhomeandgarden.com. Admissionis$8foradults,$6forseniors,andchildrenunder12areadmittedfree. For more information, call 713-661-0109 or e-mail [email protected].
If you would like to submit YOUR recipe tothe LOE Newsletter email it to [email protected].
Smothered Chicken Breasts 8boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts 8slicesdriedbeef 8slicesbacon 1cupsourcream 2canscreamofmushroomsoup Seasonchickenbreastswithsalt&pepper.Placeasliceofdriedbeefoneachbreast.Rollupandwrapwithbaconslice.CombinecreamofMushroomsoupandsourcream.Pouroverchickenbreastsandbakefor1hourat325º.
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Lakes on EldridgeCypress Christian School Students
Win Chemistry Challenge TheChemicalEducationFoundation(CEF)seekstopromotethescienceofchemistry,thebenefitsofchemicals,andtheimportantofchemicalsafetyawareness.TheYouBetheChemistChallengeisanacademiccompetition thatengagesstudents in learningandhelpspromotethismessageinafunandinnovativemedium.TheChallengeoffersnewanddifferentwaysto:
engagestudentsinscienceencourageparentalsupportandparticipationappealtocommunityandorganizations,andprovide tools that can help develop strong relations withcommunities.
Congratulations to Cypress Christian middle schoolstudents who recently participated in theYou Be the ChemistQualifying Test. Expo Chemical Company, Inc. sponsors thiscompetition and awardedprizes and trophies to the topwinners.This year’s winners include: FirstPlace-DavidHurst,grade8 SecondPlace-RaineHasskew,grade7 ThirdPlace-AlanNorman,grade8 DavidandRainewillgoontorepresentCypressChristianSchoolattheRegionalCompetitiontobeheldhereinHoustoninFebruary.AlanwillserveasthealternateifeitherDavidorRaineareunableto attend. CCS students qualifying will advance to the nationalcompetitionlaterintheyear.Cypress Christian School hosts Visitor Days ParentsconsideringChristianeducationfortheirchildmayattendanOpenHouseonThursday,March6from9:00a.m.to11:00a.m.Prospectivestudentsmayattendallorpartof thedayatCCSonVisitors’DaytobeheldonThursday,March27from9:00to2:00p.m.PleasecallMrs.Mooreat281-469-7745formoreinformationorwww.CypressChristian.org.
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Healthy Lifestyle Can Add14 Years to Your Life
Submitted by Alica Harrison InamajorstudyconductedbytheUniversityofCambridgeintheUK,researchersfoundthatindividualsengaginginahealthylifestyleaddedanaverageof14yearstotheirlives.Notafewmonthsorevenafewyears–14years!Andthebenefitsstemmedfromrelativelysimpleandeasilyachievablemethods. “We didn’t ask these people to do anything exceptional,” saidresearcher Kay-Tee Khaw. “We measured normal behaviors thatwereentirelyfeasiblewithinpeople’snormal,everydaylives.” Inastudyof20,000individualsaged45-79,researcherKay-TeeKhawofUCandcolleaguescalculatedthatindividualsthatadoptedthesefourhealthyhabitslivedanaverageof14yearslongerthanthosethatdidnot.Whatarethesemiraclecures?• Notsmoking• Moderatealcoholintake• Eatingyourfruitsandvegetables• Physicalactivity “Thisresearchisanimportantpieceofworkwhichemphasizeshowmodifyingjustafewriskfactorscanadyearstoyourlife,”saidDr.TimArmstrong,aphysicalactivityexpertattheWorldHealthOrganization.So what can you do to modify your lifestyle?• Ifyousmoke,stop.• Ifyoudrink,dosoinmoderation.Inthisstudy,participantsdrank1-14drinksperweek.• Eatfruitsandvegetables.Fiveservingsadaywasthethresholdforthisstudyandisveryachievable.• Finally,getupandmove.Physicalactivityofanykindonadailybasisiskeytoahealthylifestyle. Andifyoucan’tdoallofthesethings,thendosomeofthem.Afterallowingforotherfactorsthatmighthaveaffectedtheirlikelihoodofdying,peoplewithahealthbehaviorscoreof0werefourtimesaslikelytohavediedasthosewithascoreof4.Peoplewithascoreof2weretwiceaslikelytohavedied.Sodoingsomethingisbetterthandoingnothing.
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Because every move matters!
Yearly Review of our neighborhood from1/1/2007 - 1/1/2008. All figures calculated using
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Number of Homes sold1/1/2007 -1/1/2008
34 75
# $/sqft # $/sqft
6 bedrooms 0 0 2 138.20
5 bedrooms 6 99.60 24 110.30
4 bedrooms 24 117.90 41 112.20
3 bedrooms 4 105.80 8 115.30
With pool 15 120.80 27 116.50
Without pool 19 106.30 48 110.30
1 story 6 107.50 12 117.50
2 stories 29 114.20 63 111.90
Built 1995-1996 10 99.70 0 0
Built 1997-1998 14 109.90 0 0
Built 1999-2001 10 1276.90 21 109.10
Built 2002-2004 0 0 41 114.40
Built 2005-2007 0 0 13 113.00
Less than 1999 sqft 1 98.30 0 0
2000-2999 sqft 9 102.70 5 114.60
3000-3999 sqft 12 102.00 43 108.10
4000-4999 sqft 11 131.50 25 117.80
5000- and up 1 89.60 2 121.40
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What is the Main Goal inLittle League Baseball?
Submitted by Robin Cox What should your main objective be incoaching, teaching or parenting a LittleLeaguer? Is theobjective towin?IwouldsayYesbutalsoNo.Winningisimportantbutitisaresult.Results,especiallyinsportsaremanytimesdeterminedbyactionsoutsideofourcontrol. Agamemaybewonbytheopponentonabadhop,aballlostinthesunorlightsorevenbyanumpiressupposed“bad”call.Agamemaybelostwhenabatterwithbasesloadeddoeseverythingrightandhitstheballhardonalinedrivebutrightattheleftfielderthatdoesn’thavetomakeamovetocatchtheball. Yes, in baseball, we may do everythingrightbutstilllose. Manytimeswestressthe“results”wheninsteadwe should be emphasizingwhatproducestheresults.Whenweteachtodothe“littlethings”rightweareputtingourplayersinapositiontowin.Note:Thisoftenmeansdoingrepetitivedrillswhichcanbeboring.Aboredplayerisnotlearning.Onethingthatkidsloveistomakeagameorcompetitionoutofthedrills. In Little League there can be a widevarianceofskillsamongplayersonthesameteam. But there is one common denominatorthatallplayersneedinincreasingmeasure.(includingHighSchool,CollegeandMajors)Canyouguess? ThatonethingisConfidence.Asthesaying
goes,Confidenceiseverything! Butconfidenceinwhat?Theirarm,theirbat,theirglove?Giventhatallofthosecanand will fail what they need is increasedconfidenceinwhotheyare. Manyteamsgiveoutstarsfortheplayerscapsafteragameforwinning.ButIsuggestgiving out stars or rewards at practice fordoing the little things right. Especiallyputting an emphases on “hustle” whenmakingtheextraeffortfor tryingtostopaball(whethertheymadetheplayornot)orasabatterhangingtoughwithapitcherbyfouling off many pitches (even though hemayeventuallystrikeout)orshowinggreatattitudeor encouragement toward a fellowteammate. What does this do? It buildsconfidence in themselves.They should beinstantlyrewardedfordoingandbeingtheirbest.
Lastly,astheirconfidenceincreases,youasacoach,teacherandparentarelookingforonething.Itiscalleda“breakout.”Abreakoutcanoccurinpracticeorinagame.Itmaybeabreakout“atbat”whenabattergetsahitafteralongslump.Itmightoccuronaplayhehasneverbeenabletoaccomplishuntilnowwithhisincreasedhustle.Itisthatmomentwhenherealizes,yesIcandothis!Itisthatmemorablepointwhenhecomesoffthefieldsmiling so big, it makes the whole seasonworthitwhetheryourteamis10-0or0-10. Butremember,a“breakout”inconfidenceisnotlimitedtosportsandlittleleaguers.
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Making Time For Exercise Is Easy
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Bynowyouknowthatexerciseisgoodforyou,andthatyoushoulddosomethingonaregularbasis.What’sthebesttimeforyoutoexercise?Anytime.Honestly. For example, when you’re sitting andwatchingTV,stretchyourmuscles.Neverstretchsohardithurts.Rather,stretchtothepointofmildtensionandholdthestretchfor10to30seconds. A healthy exercise program includesthree kinds of exercise: aerobic activity,muscular strengthening and flexibilityexercise. You can start your exerciseprogramwithoutinvestinginanyelaborateequipment.Forexample,youcandosimpleexercisesathomeoratyourdeskatwork,includingsit-ups,push-upsandpull-ups. Forbasicbodyweightexercises,weight-liftingequipmentisn’trequired.Headforthekitchenandpickupthesoupcansyouhaveinthecupboard.
Aerobic activity can be fun Aerobicactivityisdefinedasprolongedcontinuous movement of large musclegroups.Translated,thatmeansdosomethingthatkeepsyoumoving.Ideally,doitfor20minutes straight. If you don’t have thatmuchtime,two10-minuteaerobicactivitysessionswillbenefityoualmostasmuch. The good thing about aerobic activityis that it includes many of the sportsyou probably already enjoy. Walking,biking,hiking,dancing,swimming,evenbasketball are all examples of aerobicexercise. Another good thing is that you caneasily accomplish those two 10-minutesessionswiththingsliketakingthestairsinsteadoftheelevator,walkingaroundtheneighborhoodafterworkorparkingyourcarfartheraway.You could even turn shopping into an
aerobic activity. Shopping iswalking, so don’t stop for 10minutes straight and you’veworked in one of your dailysessions!Checkwithyourlocalmall for mall walker programs,andyou’llhavecompany. Aerobic exercise isdefinitelygoodforcardiovascularhealth and fitness.And here’ssomething else you’ll like:Aerobic activity can help youloseweight.
Plenty of good exercise all around the house Ifyoudohouseworkoryardwork,you’redoingyourselfafavor.Thestretchingandliftinghouseworkentailsisgoodexercise.Soisworkyoudooutside.Yardworkusesmanymusclegroups,especiallyactivitieslikeplantingandworkinginthegarden. Rakingusesyourarmandbackmuscles.Digging gives your arms and legs aworkout.Andgardeningprovidesabonus:You’ll have more fresh vegetables andfruitstoaddtoyourdiet.
Is one time better than another to exercise? It’sreallyuptoyou.Youcanexerciseinthemorning,afternoonorevening.Lunchbreaks offer an excellent opportunity togetoutoftheofficeandexercise.Useyourcoffeebreaktotakeashortwalkaroundtheoffice.Getridoftheday’sstressbyfittinginanexercisesessionafterwork. Whatever timeyou choose,make sureyou stick with it. For some people, it’seasier to stay with an exercise programwhen you do it with a friend or co-worker. Make time to stay healthy Exercise is one of the best things youcan do for yourself. If you’re basicallyhealthy,getgoingrightnow.Ifyou’re40+orhaveanyhealthproblems,consultyourphysicianfirst.
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FOUR STAGES OF IMPROVING YOUR TENNIS GAMESubmitted by Fernando M. Velasco
Tennis players, as many other individual sports, need to have“personal”attention inorder to improve theirgames. Inmy35+yearsofcoaching,Ihavebeensuccessfulimprovinggamesofplayerswhohavetrustedmewiththeirgames,usingtheFourStageslistedbelow.Stage One: Consistency Ourmusclesreacttorepetitionofsomethingthatfeelsgoodandnatural.Ifaplayerneedsworkonaparticularstroke,hundredsofballsneedtobegivensotheproductionoftheirstrokelooksthesameregardlessofwheretheballislocated.Consistencyofgrips,footwork,anticipation,pointofcontactandfollow-through,needtobealmost“carbon”copyofeachother.Stage Two: Control Doyouknowthatthereareonlyeightshotsthatcanbeexecutedwhenyouhitagroundstroke?Theyare:crosscourt,downtheline,flat,topspin,slice,dropshot,loband“miss-hits”Onceaplayerreachestheconsistencyofgettingtheballoverthenetandintothecourt,theplayerneedstostartworkingoncontrollingthe“where”and“how”typeofshot.Asplayersadvanceoncontrol,theywillcombinetheseshots,suchas“topspincrosscourt,slicedowntheline,topspinlobs,etc.
Stage Three: Depth Mostplayerswanttohittheballaninchabovethenetheight.Ifplayerslookatmostofthegreatplayers,theywillrealizethatmostoftheshotstheyhitareatleastthreefeetoverthenetandlandbetweentheservicelineandbaselineoftheiropponents.Theballsthatare“skimmed”overthenet,areusuallypassingshotswhentheplayerscomeuptothenet,orgreatwinnersthatonlyaRogerFedereroranAndyRoddickcandowithgreatcontrolandconsistency.Stage Four: Power Onceaplayerfeelscomfortablewiththefirstthreestages,thenitistimetocreatePower.Unfortunately,mosttennisplayersbecomeinjuredbygoingtotheFourthStagetooquickintothegameandbecomefrustrated,thusruiningtheirweekendgamesandbeingsoreforanentireweekduetotornmuscles.Powerisgeneratedmostlybygoodtiming,goodfootwork,readingearlywheretheballwillland,andbyplanningtheshotevenbeforetheplayergetstotheball. MostplayersinLeaguelevel2.5to4.0willendupwinningtheirmatchesbymasteringthefirstthreestages,whiletheonesgoingtostageFourtooquick,willbespendingtheirtimewithicepacksandtakingIbuprofenpillsuntil thenextmatchandstart the“vicious”circleagain….
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