Tennis is a great way to stay fit and have fun. After 15 minutes of a game you start to burn calories; in an hour you can burn over 250 calories. Tennis helps improve your cardio, speed, co-ordination and flexibility.
Did you know playing tennis can burn more calories than cycling? Playing tennis for 3 hours a week can help with your health and fitness levels. The game helps strengthen your leg, arm and upper body muscles which improves your body’s structure.
Tennis can help reduce the chances of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. Whilst playing you burn fat and your heart rate increases allowing your energy levels to rise.
“Sports do not build character. They reveal it” -Heywood Broun
“For me losing a tennis match isn’t failure, it’s research” – Billie Jean King