Court trial
With the annual tennis frenzy that is Wimbledon upon us, you’ve probably been inspired to unleash your inner Maria Sharapova. Thankfully, the Lawn Tennis Association is offering free lessons until September for anyone who wants to master the basics or brush up their backhand.
To find a participating club near you, visit www.ltaplaytennis.com
WHAT YOU SHULD BUY
Stretch your doll
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Forget Barbie and Bratz. Ecofriendly parents who want their child to learn more than just how to play dressing-up opt for the Tatty Bumpkin yoga doll. Made from organic cotton, it gets children thinking about asanas as well as their ABC. And when they see the positions this flexible doll can get into, kids will bend over backwards to have a go too.
Yoga doll, £15; www.tattybumpkin.com
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE
It's a winner
It is not often that a whole skincare range is based on the needs of frequent exercisers. MenScience, modelled on formulations created for athletes, is just that. Swimmers can try the Daily Shampoo (£24, from Space NK; 020 8740 2085), which helps to get rid of chlorine and contains rich, moisture-boosting ingredients. For surfers, there is the Advanced Lip Protection SPF30 (£10.50). Or how about the Daily Body Wash (£25.50), to buff away lumps and bumps on sweat-irritated skin?