She stands balanced on one leg, torso and arms extended forward, the other leg outstretched behind her. Anchored to the earth, her thigh burns and her shoulders quiver. Beads of sweat stream from her forehead, dropping silently at the top of her mat. Her heart pounds though she’s barely moving. Blood courses through her vessels like a raging river, yet she’s standing still. Her … [Read more...]
Holy City Tennis Shop: Serving a Vibrant Tennis Community
Daniel DiNardo was introduced to the sport of tennis as a youngster by his father, Frank, a local teaching pro. Dad ignited a strong affection for the game that his son carries with him to this day. “My dad taught me a lot about the game, and I grew to love the sport,” said DiNardo, owner of Holy City Tennis Shop. “Although I did not play competitively until after high … [Read more...]
F3 Fitness: More Than Just a Fitness Fad
F3 Fitness groups are taking the country by sweat-inducing storm, and Charleston is not immune to the movement. Featured in a recent issue of Men’sHealth magazine, these boot-camp style workouts are drawing men from across the country looking to improve not only their physical health but their mental well-being. F3 Fitness is a grass-roots, national network of free fitness … [Read more...]
Welcome to Tennis Town … And the Volvo Car Open
In the dead of winter, sunny days on the court may be far from people’s thoughts, but, come spring, the Tennis Center on Daniel Island will be heating up the Lowcountry when some of the top female players in the world descend upon the green clay courts to mix it up for glory and prize money at the Volvo Car Open. The tournament, slated for March 30 through April 7, has … [Read more...]
Holy City Tennis Shop: Get Served
A favorite athletic activity in the Lowcountry, tennis has grown in popularity over the last two decades, especially since the former Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament moved from Hilton Head Island to Daniel Island. Now, tennis enthusiasts throughout the region and the country flock to the Charleston area each year to watch North America’s largest women-only tennis … [Read more...]
She Tris, She Can and She Will
The first She Tris event came to fruition in 2016. It became the obvious race for the training group to set as a goal. “Not everyone in the race is a part of the Tri it for Life training program,” said Klick. “We accept 80 athletes for Tri if for Life, and there are 65 mentors, some who also complete She Tris with the athletes. But most mentors volunteer on the race course. … [Read more...]
Keeping the Dream of Playing Tennis Alive: The South Carolina Junior Tennis Foundation
Since 1973, South Carolina’s Lowcountry has welcomed players from the Women’s Tennis Association once a year for the annual Volvo Car Open, North America’s largest women-only tennis tournament. Attracting nearly 100,000 spectators and more than 100 talented players, this acclaimed series will kick off on March 31 and run through April 8, with a special gala scheduled for April … [Read more...]
Kick-Start Your 2018: Try a New Workout
The dawn of the New Year is the time for celebrations of the past and expectations for the future. Of all the lofty goals you might set for yourself, three generally rise above the rest: quitting poor lifestyle habits, continuing the perpetual quest for unadulterated happiness, and, of course, getting in shape. Of the three, I’m not quite ready to kick my cheese or coffee … [Read more...]
Snee Farm Country Club
Snee Farm Country Club, just off U.S. Highway 17, is located on the 200-year-old Snee Farm Plantation. The private club is home to a George Cobb-designed championship golf course, a newly renovated clubhouse, a full-service restaurant and bar, a fitness room, 18 tennis courts and two newly renovated swimming pools. It’s a classic country club in every sense of the word. The … [Read more...]
Dunes West Golf & River Club
Dunes West Golf & River Club has pretty much any sporting activity you might want to try. The gated community features a championship 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course with five sets of tees for players of all skill levels; nine tennis courts – three clay and six hard surface; three pools – one adult only and one with a slide and zero entry for toddlers; a fitness and … [Read more...]