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 …
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 …
It’s the tennis off-season and you want to find a workout for a busy day? Or you simply want to stay in shape during the season with as little effort as possible timewise? The answer to your problem might be a high-intensity workout, which prepares you for your match and gets your conditioning ready for any situation. Below are a few of my favorites to go for! Check our fitness …
You are looking to improve your tennis and want to start training your fitness? Let’s do this – I am convinced that this is the way to go. But there a few things to look out for, so that the effect of your training is in line with your expectations. I personally fell to some of these traps, that keep you from reaching your goals or might even hurt you. …
Off-Season Tennis Fitness Tips If you are located in the northern hemisphere, chances are that the days are getting shorter and colder. With this, playing tennis might become a bit harder day-by-day, so how do you get the best out of your off-season? Personally, with a background in fitness and competitive sports, I like to improve my fitness during this time, as it will allow me to perform even better …
Read on to learn why off-season condition training is essential for maintaining a successful tennis career. You may have played the last game of your competitive season, but training and conditioning for competitive tennis do not take an off-season. While it is critical to utilize a well-constructed workout regime to specifically target the key body parts that endure the most strain and usage throughout the season, establishing a healthy balance …
Filip Maric is a strength and conditioning coach who works with professional tennis players. He has written about tennis conditioning for unpredictable match durations. As a strength and conditioning coach primarily focused on tennis, I quickly realized that the biggest obstacle is the unpredictable match duration. A match can be over in an hour, and it can also last for over three hours. It is a nightmare for every coach …
Two keys to success on tour are fitness and food for professional players. Novak Djokovic is known for pushing the envelope here, but other players are taking note. Fitness and Food for Professional Tennis Players What should you eat, and how should you train to play better tennis? It’s not that simple and everyone has their own approach. But it’s interesting how players tackle it. Novak has recently been seen …
I was looking for tennis training tools and found a gravity belt review. But what is a gravity belt and what does it do? Every ambitious tennis player tries to find that extra edge to be stronger, faster, play better and win more matches. There are many different tennis tools to work on those goals and you might have seen videos of pro players training using resistance bands. Why? To …
Most of us suffer from injuries from time to time. I’ve had my fair share. But thanks to my osteopath, Amos Simon, I am relatively pain-free. How to deal with injuries? Amos and I sat down to discuss the topic: how to deal with injuries. We get into prevention, warm-ups, tools and habits to help our bodies stay stronger, longer. You can watch the episode on my YouTube channel or …
