The benefits of tennis
If you are wondering whether tennis is the right sport for you, here are just a few of the reasons why we think that it could be:
- Tennis is a relatively inexpensive sport making it not only very accessible, but also highly complementary to other sporting pursuits.
- Tennis is a lifelong sport which can be played at all ages.
- Tennis is a family friendly activity that can be enjoyed with children of all ages.
- Tennis has been found to increase the life expectancy of recreational players by 9.7 years.
- Tennis offers new social connections with other players and club members.
- Tennis is one of the most watched sports in the world for good reason: it's fun and exciting.
- Tennis improves heart health, lowers resting heart rate, and reduces risk of strokes.
- Tennis contributes towards strength and staminer, providing a full body workout.
- Tennis improves bone health and density as a weight bearing activity.
- Tennis helps with weight management by burning calories and boosting metabolism.
- Tennis increases brain power through problem solving, strategic thinking and focus.
- Tennis builds confidence and resilience by providing opportunities for success and failure.
- Tennis teaches team skills through competition and doubles matches.
- Tennis provides a balanced workout, contributing to anaerobic, high aerobic and low aeobic exercise loads.