PLay Squash

Squash was voted the world’s healthiest sport by Forbes magazine based on cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, calories burned and low risk of injury. Squash provides a good upper and lower body workout because a player must use his legs to run around the court in lunges with speed and agility while using his arms and torso to swing the racket in a wide range of situation with a high degree of technical efficiency. A professional squash player will burn up to 1000 calories an hour playing squash which makes it the best sport you can do to get in shape, lose weight and stay fit.

A lot of people start playing squash to get fit… but eventually start getting fit to play squash as they realize the high demands of moving up the ladder of the competitive squash world. Different squash activities will allow for the more social aspect of the game to come through and put a little more fun in the game for the social butterflies. Doubles, ‘‘40 up’’, social drop-ins or league nights are provided by certain clubs in an effort to get the different players to meet and hook up for a game. With the daily lives of people getting busier, pressed for time and more stressful squash can provide a quick serotonin fix to anyone willing to invest an hour of their time at a club. Whether you are an elite athlete or just an active person wanting to ‘‘break a sweat’’ squash is an affordable option. All you need is a pair of non-marking court shoes and some active wear since most clubs carry the basic equipment in their facilities!

Alternative games:

• 40 Up

• Cut Throat

• Long Ball

• Doubles