It's Here!

It's finally time to unveil the new League Life blog! Thank you all for supporting us at League Hound! If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see in the new blog let me know!

Here is the link:

http://leaguelife2012.wordpress.com/

New Site In the Works!

Hey guys!

Following in the footsteps of LeagueHound, our blog is also in the process of making some huge changes! I am pleased to announce that we will have a new blog site up and running some time this week. Sorry about the lack of postage today, but I have been working hard on the best site League Life has to offer.

Anything you guys want see? Any topics you'd like to read about? Let me know! I would be more than happy to take any and all suggestions!

Golf

If you are looking for a low-key way to get some sports action in this week, you should try to play a round of golf. I really like this sport because you have to use a lot of discipline and control and really understand the way that you use your body. There are tons of different variations of golf that you could try.

Traditional 18 Hole Course

I think that you have to have either a lot of patience or a great love of the sport for this. Get your friends together and play the whole 18 holes. If you don't have a full set of clubs, there's a good chance that you can rent them at the golf course your playing at. If 18 holes are too many, most courses have the option of only playing 9. Just remember to bring water with you because it can get pretty hot out there on the course.

Mini Golf

This is a great family friendly way to play golf without having to really know how to play the actual sport. Instead of using all of the different methods of moving the ball, you focus mostly on putting which is a lot easier. Mini golf is a lot of fun.

Driving Range

This is my personal favorite way to golf. Whenever I need to let go of some stress, I stop at the driving range by myself and buy a bucket of balls. The purpose of the driving range is to practice your drive (aka your long range shot when you tee off at the start of a hole). You basically get to whack a bunch of balls as hard as you can. Whether you want to practice your technique or just have some fun, it feels really good and it's a great stress reliever.

Frisbee Golf

This is a little different from the traditional game of golf. The rules of the game are the same, but instead of a golf ball, you play with a frisbee. This could be better for you if you are not as good at golf. Sometimes regular golf courses also offer a frisbee golf course, but you can also find them at most local college campus'.

Let us know what your favorite way to play golf is! Never played golf? Give it a try this week. Don't forget to visit our website www.leaguehound.com for leagues in your area. And be on the lookout for a new and improved League Life blog that is on its way!

Three Keys to a Successful and Active Summer

Okay, I know that this post might be a little bit obvious. But with the weather getting warmer, it is always important to remember the three keys to staying healthy this summer. If you follow this blog, you probably lead a pretty active lifestyle. Add the stress of daily life into all of the workouts you do, and it can be easy to forget take care of yourself. If you don't, you can run the risk of serious injury which could be a major setback to your summer fun.

Don't Forget to Stretch!
I am guilty of this one almost every day. No matter what you're doing, whether it's going for a quick jog or playing a game of pickup basketball, you should always stretch before and after. Everyone is always in a huge hurry these days, and it can seem really efficient to cut corners like this. However, in the long run, your body faces the risk of serious injuries such as muscle strains or even ligament tears. What is the best way to get a good stretch in during the day? Yoga. It may seem really girly, but you would be surprised how many professional athletes use this as a way to keep their bodies nice and limber. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed!

Get Enough Sleep!
People with hectic schedules may also find it hard to get enough sleep at night. Doctors say that this is very detrimental to the body. A person who has an active lifestyle should be getting between 7 and 9 uninterrupted hours of sleep. Why uninterrupted? Because your body goes through different cycles while you are asleep. Each of them is important to restoring your body's energy in a different way. If you wake up in the middle of sleeping, the cycle begins all over again. If you have trouble sleeping there are a few ways that you can help yourself to fall asleep. The best way is to get into a routine where  you go to bed and wake up at the same times every day. That way your body knows when it should be sleeping.

Drink Plenty of Water!
This is probably the most important key to success. We can stay alive for a pretty long time without food, but we would never survive more than a week without water. The biggest function of water, is to help remove waste from our bodies. Water helps to cleanse our systems and keep us feeling fresh and ready to go. Without enough water, you can become dehydrated and lose a lot of your energy. You also run a much greater risk for heat stroke. The average adult should consume about eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day. I learned a really helpful tip to keep track of how much water I drink throughout the day from one of my friends. Mark two water bottles with how much water you should have drank by a certain time of day. Here is an example:

No matter what you do this summer, remember to stay healthy and safe! Use these three keys to help you out, and don't forget to visit our website leaguehound.com for some fun leagues to join in your area!