50 off-court uses for a tennis ball
Regular tennis players are constantly faced with the question -- what do I do with all those out-of-bounce, used tennis balls? Your dog can only chew on so many. Turns out there are 50+ creative ideas shared by Lifehackery. Here are a few health and fitness ones highlighted at Julie's Health blog:
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Juggle! Works your hand-eye coordination and mental acuity.
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If you snore, sew a pouch on the back of your pajamas and slip in a tennis ball. It'll keep you from sleeping on your back -- a prime position for snoring.
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Roll your feet on a couple tennis balls while you're sitting down for a tickly massage or slip a couple balls in a sock, tie it off and place it between your back and and a chair for a pressure massage.
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Rock climbers, listen up! If you're having trouble pulling off that 5.10 rated climb, try squeezing a tennis ball for a week, alternating equal time between each hand. Greater hand strength can make all the difference in making that crux move on the big wall.
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Here are a few from me -- play fetch with your pooch, catch with your kids or squeeze one between your knees and say hello to those inner thigh/adductor muscles.
Check out the full list by Lifehackery, and if you think of any other tennis ball tips for health and fitness, do share!
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