I was out traveling the last two weeks and as per usual, my number one concern was how to stay active and fit during this time. I’ve spent a lot of time in the past dwelling about this and this trip was kind of a revelation for me, and I wanted to share my ideas with you. This does not necessarily mean that it works for you in the same …
We are tennis nerds. So, it may be in our DNA to get out shopping for gadgets that we trust in improving our tennis, including fitness equipment. There is so much stuff out there, from the classic fitness offerings to the tennis-specific things. Time for us to give you a brief overview what you should get and what most likely is an optional buy. Home gym or the public gym …
These past weeks have been a couple of interesting ones with a break between the Asian hardcourt swing and the European indoor tournaments. The players used this break to either recover or add a bit more of playing time in different formats. This has not only sparked a debate whether it is a bit two-faced to complain about the number of tournaments and then play exhibitions, but also poses a …
Of course, the foundational strength work for tennis is not just about the lower body. Muscles around the entire core and upper body are taxed when playing, be it on the serve or and groundstroke. So, it only makes sense to also build and strengthen the muscles and structures around them. Here is a short guide how to approach those. Check also part 1 of our foundational strength series, the …
I have recently read a book about the effect of sitting on our health, which included also a stunning part about how activity in our lives declined through the years. And this includes children as well, who not only get less and less proper sports education but also tend to sit more and more at home. If your kid plays tennis, chances are that they already are moving more than …
One question that kept popping up throughout the entire time I did nutrition and fitness coaching was this – “How much protein do I need?”. In a world where almost every other food is sold in a low-carb or high-protein version, this might be confusing to a lot of people. And to be fair, the official guidelines around nutrition often date from the 1960s and do not provide a lot …
From time to time there are new string manufacturers popping up with interesting offers and the market has become increasingly diverse. Another new player on the strings market is PLYGN strings from Germany, which is working with German factories and mainly offers poly strings of a broad variety. I was lucky enough to test their portfolio throughout the last weeks and want to share my insights with you. All their …
When looking at tennis players fitness training, we usually do not expect them to lift heavy weights or spend great amounts of time in the gym. However, as tennis is a sport of explosive movements and a lot of stress on the body, all tennis players will have to go through a good amount of strength training. There are a few body parts that will especially profit from a routine …
Nutrition sometimes can seem very difficult and cumbersome to get dialed in. And to be fair, it isn’t that easy, as everybody is different and reacts differently to a certain diet. That is why an individual and balanced approach are so important, with adjustments as you go along. But there are a few little hacks that can give you and immediate benefit, without making life too complicated. 1 – Wake …
We are fully amidst the Chinese hardcourt swing and with both men’s and women’s Masters tournaments going on at the moment, we can take a look at one of the hottest nations right now in tennis. Yes, you read that right – I would consider the USA one of the most up- and coming nations again (arguably next to Italy and France). Their young guns on both sides of the …
