Golf has been in full swing at Hollinger, Spruce Needles, and Sandy Falls all summer. Tennis courts have their regulars. So does pickleball. Whatever you’re playing, late summer is when these sports hit their stride. It’s also when the wear and tear on our bodies starts to show.

The weather’s good. It’s also hot. And that combination, heat plus everything we’re trying to squeeze into a short season, is a lot more tiring than either one on its own. Here’s why, and here’s what can help.