STRANGE that looking sporty is considered a good thing when most fashionable people wouldn't be caught dead in a footy shirt (unless worn ironically of course).
Exception?
Tennis.
Experts tell me that white has become the colour du jour and everyone who is anyone is munching on strawberries san crème this season
On a more serious note, tennis is a fantastic way to get fit.
Think about it - just whizzing across the court involves a huge amount of running, making it the ideal cardiovascular work out.
And all those killer returns are guaranteed to give you greater muscle strength as well as toned arms, thighs and bottom.
So, if you're fed up of footy fever and feel inspired to join the Pimms set this summer, here are some ideas to get you going.
Get inspired, book tickets for the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament in Calderstones Park. Not only will it be a fun day out but it'll also give you the opportunity to win some strategic tips from top players such as Richard Kendrick and Henry Leconte. Call 0151 227 5940 for details.
If you're a complete beginner, it may be a good idea to arrange lessons with a professional to build your confidence and improve the overall quality of your game. Local clubs that welcome new members include David Lloyd in Speke (0151 494 4001); Cressington (0151 427 9454) and Mossley Hill (0151 727 5329).
Inspire your little one to become the next Tim Henman with Liverpool's award wining Tennis Programme. Based on similar inner city initiatives set up in the USA, it aims to help youngsters see tennis as a way of having fun and staying fit fit for life. Call the council's development officer on 0151 733 3264 for more details.
Organise your own neighbourhood tournament by getting friends, family and neighbours to visit the local park with their racquets, balls and picnic baskets. It'll be fun, fun, fun.
