Almost, if not all, know who Serena Williams or Novak Djokovic is. They are professional tennis players adored by many because of their beauty, power, athleticism, speed, and mastery of the said sport. However, not everyone fully understands that these players exert tremendous efforts and sacrifices to get where they are right now. As tennis players, fitness is among the most vital things they need to consider. Having a thorough …
What causes tennis elbow and how to treat it – by Amar Arun Patel, MD Tennis elbow, also known as “lateral epicondylitis,” is a painful condition that occurs from overuse of the forearm. It can be extremely annoying and nagging, but fortunately, the majority of people will improve with the right information and guidance. Here is an article about good racquets for tennis elbow. Why does tennis elbow happen? It’s easiest …
We have looked at my favorite racquets for control & spin racquets. Now it’s time for the best racquets for attacking players. If you’re an attacking player, you’re going to hit fewer shots on average than all-court or baseline players, so you need to make them count, which means some power to finish the point is important. You will also play with smaller margins, which means precision is key to …
Whether you’re striving to build muscle or lose weight (or a bit of both), it’s easy to focus on more energy-intensive workouts such as strength training or cardiovascular exercises to feel the burn. But while flexibility might not be seen as the goal in every case, overlooking stretching and flexibility exercises can have detrimental effects on the body. Not only does a quality flexibility workout help improve your general flexibility, …
This is my second podcast with Nathan Martin from Tennis Fitness.com. This time we talk about how Djokovic keeps winning, what we can learn from the pros and more. Nathan is the founder of Tennisfitness.com and has worked (together with his wife Giselle) with plenty of top pros like Lleyton Hewitt, Casey Dellaqua, Martina Navratilova, Sam Stosur and more. If you want to listen to the first podcast I did …
I know many players are suffering from tennis elbow and other physical issues so I wanted to give you some tips for healthy tennis. I play a lot of tennis these days and it’s becoming increasingly important for me to listen to my body. Warming-up, physical conditioning, stretching, yoga, massages, and more. I use a massage gun to loosen up stiff muscles, resistance bands to warm-up, and a Flexbar to strengthen …
My friends at Members Tennis Fitness have created a Tennis Fitness Program for home-usage. This is very timely and something I will start doing. Many of us can’t access tennis courts or gyms at the moment and staying in shape has become more of a challenge. I go for a lot of walks, but I also want something that keeps the muscles moving since I don’t have a home gym …
We are living in a weird time right now with many people staying home due to the Coronavirus. But you can work on your tennis fitness from home. I base this post on info from my friends at Martin Method Tennis Fitness. They create some excellent fitness programs for tennis players. Working on your fitness and footwork can have a huge impact on your game and also help you stay …
Various Health Benefits Of Tennis The health benefits of playing tennis are often undiscussed versus other traditional activities like swimming, cycling, and running. However, many people do not realize that playing tennis for an hour can burn around 600 calories. Thus, this is an effective exercise like cycling and jogging. Moreover, tennis can challenge your mind and body. The tactical aspect of the game makes your mind occupied. Meanwhile, your …
Tennis is one of the most beloved sports around the world. And it is great for your health. This is why tennis is a great activity post-retirement. If you’re one of the many people that enjoy watching or playing tennis and aren’t afraid to put down a bet or two on a game, then you can click here for an interesting online casino experience. One of the things we often …
