Striving4Zen

When it comes to working out, all hours of the day are not created equal.

Check it out:

MORNING:
Best for: Yoga. Your ability to perform is lowest in the morning; better to keep your exercise less intense in the a.m. hours.
Going long: When your core temperature gets high, fatigue sets in. Your inner thermometer is lowest now, so you will take longer to overheat.

AFTERNOON:
Best for: Smashing the competition.
Time for the smackdown: Some moves requiring accuracy, like your tennis serve, are most precise around 2 p.m., when it's easiest to get energized and your focus is sharpest.
EVENING:
Best for: Getting strong. Your core body temp is highest in the early evening, so your muscles will warm up more easily and you can work harder.
Scoring: For the same reason, this is also when you have the most power to make explosive movements, such as those used in soccer or volleyball.

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Labels: exercise, Holistic Health, muscles, tennis, working out, yoga

Find out which of the city's courts is your best match.

• Starting April 4th, Central Park Tennis Center is open for business. Beginners can get a crash course with a semi-private lesson that costs just $30 per person for two people. 94th St. near West Dr., (212) 280-0205, MAP

• Night owls can now play after hours at Hudson River Park. The free courts are open until 12:30AM and operate on a first come, first served basis. (Time limit is one hour of play when there's a wait.) Pier 40 near Canal St., (212) 627-2020, MAP

• Diehard tennis devotees can hit the courts on rainy days. Atop Grand Central is the Trump-owned indoor space. Courts come at a price: $170 for one hour, but you'll get to enjoy one of the city's hidden gems. 15 Vanderbilt Ave., (212) 687-3841, MAP

Thanks Vital Juice!

Labels: exercise, NYC, tennis