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There is a LL Cool J song with the lyrics, “Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years”. I know this because it is often played during cardio tennis. It resonates with me - the idea of longevity, sticking to it and being a presence through the years. Let’s be honest though - many of us do falter and do have comebacks.
Read MoreI recently listened to an interesting interview with a book publisher who has also written her own book about ‘sucking’ at things. She claims it is important and beneficial to do things that you will suck at. That may seem like a rather odd or contrary approach!
Read MoreRecently in the studio i’ve heard the following statements from some of our students:
“I know I’ve only been coming here a month but already my back feels better and I can tell a difference!”
“At the beginning of class I couldn’t come near touching my toes, by the end I was almost there and that makes me think it’s possible!”
“I never thought I’d be able to do a Plank and here I am doing it!”
Read MoreLately, I’ve been learning the game of tennis. I’ve been taking lessons and working on my serve. This motion is so foreign to me. Serving is not a natural motion. While I understand the physics of it, my body is trying all kinds of cheats to make it easier. Thank goodness for videos because I can see what I am doing wrong.
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