Tennis Pro, Carl Clark, advanced to the Round of 16 in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Tournament held in West Palm Gardens, FL., for Men’s 45 Singles and the Round of 32 in Men’s 45 Doubles. Clark who is the 11th Seed, is going up against the 2013 – 2014 No. 1 rated men’s player from Canada last week (April 30, 2014).
Clark is the Tennis Pro Director of the Hallbrook Country Club, located in Leawood, Kansas. He and his wife, Lyn, who is a health practitioner, drink Watt-Ahh®.
Clark is posting his tournament experience on the Country Club’s blog. We wanted to share his recommendations in preparing for tournaments:
Hydration is the most important thing for me on match days. If I’m properly hydrated, it allows me to compete better over longer periods of time. Many people don’t understand what being hydrated for a match means. Let’s just get right down to it. In order to be able to compete in a three-hour match in humid conditions, you need to be going to the bathroom about every ten minutes before you step on the court. If you get thirsty during your match, you are not properly hydrated.
I am not a fan of colorful sports drinks because they are filled with sugars, artificial colors and high fructose corn syrup that will eventually cause damage to my body in the long run. My drinks of choice are coconut water and a fantastic product I have been drinking for over a year now. It’s called Watt-Ahh. Watt-Ahh is basically water that is naturally filled with electrons that fight against oxidative stress and inflammation. I think it’s the best product on the market, and I can really feel the difference compared to regular water. It gives me more energy, and I can feel an immediate boost when I drink it. Players on the ATP Pro Tour are using it now and are seeing results on the court. Check out the website if you want to learn more. There’s a good chance you will start to see it in the Hallbrook tennis shop!
Thank you, Carl and Lyn; and congratulations on your decisive tennis victories!
Read More about the ITF Tournament HERE.