As you can see and think tennis is a pretty good sport to do if you are in need of some exercise. It is not a sport that you can just do and then lay around. It is one of those types of sports where when you are playing it you are constantly running and trying to keep up with it. I have played tennis and I know what it takes to play the sport. You do not have to be in top shape to play the sport but if you are going to be actually playing the sport then you need to be able to run quick and get to the ball so you can hit it back. Tennis is a cardio sport and you need to be able to do that in order to play this sport.

If you have the energy to go running or jogging then you have the ability to play a good game of tennis. It is just one of those sports that you need to be able to run and keep up with yourself or your teammate that you are playing tennis with. Running is just part of the game and if you cannot run or jog for at least like 20 to 30 minutes then you are not going to be able to play the game of tennis because it will be too hard on you and you will more then likely get sick. So if you are out of shape then you need to run or jog so that you can get in shape to play the sport.

If you are looking for a nice good powerful swing then you need to work on your abs. you will want your abs to look good and be toned so that you can get a good strong swing. Without a good strong swing in tennis you will not be able to play the sport vigorously so you need to start getting your workout in so you will be able to keep up. If you cannot keep up then you will not be able to stay on the court and your teammate will probably find someone else to start playing with.

Your back muscles will need to be in good shape as well. You will need to basically tone out your whole body in order for yourself to play the sport with style and talent. You will be a whole different player in tennis after you have undergone your transformation. You will be able to play for longer and harder when you are in good shape.

You arms and your legs will be your two main places that you need to keep in shape and keep them doing something everyday. Without your arms and legs you are not a tennis player. After you have toned out everything then you can start to play the sport with fun because you will be able to wing that ball and be able to play the sport.

By: Gregg Hall

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The best exercises for tennis and the best workout routine for you to improve on your tennis serve and overall playing ability has to involve the implementation of kettlebell training. Strength training exercises for tennis (and other athletic sport) must involve movement. By now you may be familiar with the ancient kettlebell unless you have been living in a cave somewhere. This ancient strength and conditioning device has been around for over three centuries and has been used by the world’s greatest strongmen and athletes of all time.

Kettlebell training is an art form. You see this ancient style of training combines both elements of powerful functional strength, as well as, the best cardio workout for conditioning too. The base strength endurance lift of the kettlebell is known as the kettlebell swing and this single lift integrates hundreds of your muscles at one time to perform the task of swinging the kettlebell back and forth from between your legs like a pendulum. This is tremendous for working your shoulders, back, hips, glutes, hamstrings, arms, and core which are all needed muscles to give you a hard hitting serve that no one could expect to return! Kettlebell training is for tennis players that want to dominate the competition. I guarantee you that your competition isn’t implementing this form of training because most people still don’t know about it. Remember it originated in Russia and has been widely used there, but it is still relatively new here in the U.S.!

If you are serious about stepping up your game then you must get yourself acquainted with this art form. I’ll even make it easy for you by asking you to feel free to access my hundreds of other articles on the topic. Remember that anyone can train hard, but only the champions train smart my friend! Give it a try.

By: Brandon Richey

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Tennis Exercise and Conditioning