Four Exercises That Will Improve Your Lateral Agility 05/10/2019 One of the most important physical attributes in tennis is your lateral speed and agility. Research shows that in a tennis match, lateral movement accounts for 70% of all movement. During one match, each player will make over 1,000 directional changes. In addition, only 15% of all shots will require a competitor to run more than 8 feet. These statistics clearly illustrate how important lateral speed and agility is in tennis. Below is a simple routine that specifically targets the muscles used
One of the most important physical attributes in tennis is your lateral speed and agility. Research shows that in a tennis match, lateral movement accounts for 70% of all movement. During one match, each player will make over 1,000 directional changes. In addition, only 15% of all shots will require a competitor to run more than 8 feet. These statistics clearly illustrate how important lateral speed and agility is in tennis. Below is a simple routine that specifically targets the muscles used
Want a More Powerful Serve? Try These Five Exercises 05/07/2019 The power displayed by today’s tennis professionals is truly awe-inspiring. The tremendous power of the modern game is most noticeable on the serve. In recent years, the old serve speed records have been shattered. Serves have reached speeds of 163 mph for the men and up to 131 mph for the women! Greater emphasis on sport-specific training has certainly contributed to this increase in power of the modern serve. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an aspiring professional, you too can benefit
The power displayed by today’s tennis professionals is truly awe-inspiring. The tremendous power of the modern game is most noticeable on the serve. In recent years, the old serve speed records have been shattered. Serves have reached speeds of 163 mph for the men and up to 131 mph for the women! Greater emphasis on sport-specific training has certainly contributed to this increase in power of the modern serve. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an aspiring professional, you too can benefit
Four Simple Steps to Reduce Tennis Related Injuries 05/03/2019 Approximately 18 million people play tennis in the United States. Tennis is especially popular here in South Florida, where our climate allows us to play outdoors year round. Tennis can be a fun and challenging cardiovascular workout, but unfortunately many players suffer injuries due to poor conditioning. I've observed that most tennis players do not CONSISTENTLY follow an injury prevention program. Many injuries can be prevented before they arise. Research has shown, that if you take the
Approximately 18 million people play tennis in the United States. Tennis is especially popular here in South Florida, where our climate allows us to play outdoors year round. Tennis can be a fun and challenging cardiovascular workout, but unfortunately many players suffer injuries due to poor conditioning. I've observed that most tennis players do not CONSISTENTLY follow an injury prevention program. Many injuries can be prevented before they arise. Research has shown, that if you take the
