Hoops Fitness

March Madness was not only exciting but inspiring. Many had a renewed interest in grabbing and dusting off that basketball from the shelf. I noticed a great deal of our city park’s basketball courts full as I drove by. Basketball is excellent cardio fitness. It’s a great choice for those who look to get in some physical fitness while staying close to home. You can easily find a basketball court down the street at the park or even out your front door.

You can purchase a portable basketball hoop at a relatively low cost. You can set it up in your driveway and have a bas-

By Efren Martinez

ketball court instant- ly. The cool thing about basketball is that you don’t always have to play the sport that requires you to have teams. You and the neighborhood kids of as many as two or three can play Horse, Around the world, or shoot baskets. No special gear is needed or even shoes. Heck! I’ve even seen my neighbors shooting hoops in Flip Flop shoes, although I wouldn’t recommend that. Still, something to consider when playing basketball, for obvious reasons, is to make sure you don’t have long fingernails, and a pair of good-fitting sneakers are recommended. This Spring, look to continue your March Madness basketball energy and get involved with your family and friends. Grab your kids and stay connected while shooting hoops. It’s a win, win for family togetherness. Physical fitness and fresh air, what a great combination.