Squash

Buttercup squash was discovered as a chance seedling in 1925 in a growth area of quality squash at the North Dakota State University Agricultural Experiment… Read More »Where Did Buttercup Squash Originate?

Make sure you are properly dressed: No tank tops or cut-off jeans. Non-marking shoes. A decent round necked or collared shirt and shorts for men… Read More »What Do You Wear When Playing Squash?

It has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin. It has tan-yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp with a compartment of seeds… Read More »Is Butternut Squash Native To America?

Squash balls are not bouncy because they are made from raw rubber combined with various compounds to increase durability and stiffness. A squash ball becomes… Read More »Why Do Squash Balls Not Bounce?

Improved Eye Health The vitamin C and beta-carotene found in squash may help to slow the progression of macular degeneration and reduce the chances of… Read More »Does Squash Improve Your Eyesight?

People who played tennis or other racquet sports (ie, squash, badminton) had a 47% lower risk of all-cause mortality compared with those who played no… Read More »Do Squash Players Live Longer?

Badminton is the fastest racket sport in the world – the shuttlecock can travel at 200mph when smashed – so it requires lightning-fast decision-making and… Read More »Is Squash The Fastest Sport?

Note: regular eyeglasses and open eyeguards (with no lenses) are not safe enough to play squash with. If you wear prescription eyeglasses, you’ll need to… Read More »How Do You Play Squash With Glasses?

Squash goggles are a form of eye protection that should be used throughout any squash game. The squash players at the top of the game… Read More »Should You Wear Glasses Playing Squash?

James said: “Top squash players usually retire between the ages of 30 to 33. “I look after my body now more than I did as… Read More »What Age Do Squash Players Retire?