Tennis
Two Exercises to Improve Every Aspect of Your Tennis Performance
Tennis is the sport you love, and training in the gym is the simplest way to stay in the game longer and play better. Here are two exercises for each outcome you can start doing now at the gym to immediately improve. You can look these up in our exercise library or book a training…
Read MoreThe Easiest Way To Improve Your Tennis
Improving your tennis strokes is hard.Improving your endurance is hard.Improving your mental game is hard. Out of all the things you can train, getting physically stronger is the easiest. Yes, it takes work, but the time and effort required is minimal compared to training other aspects of your game. Strength training will improve your speed,…
Read MoreCommon Myths and Fears of Lifting for Tennis
At the collegiate and professional level, I’m not sure you would find many, if any, players who aren’t lifting weights to improve their on-court performance and reduce injuries. In contrast, I don’t meet many recreational tennis players who are lifting weights, yet they face challenges that lifting is purposely designed to overcome. I’m not saying…
Read MoreDeveloping the Junior Tennis Player
Sports can be a life-changing experience for kids. Through my years of working with middle school through college athletes and learning from top coaches, I’ve seen what truly helps young athletes grow. Here are my top tips for parents to make sure their child’s sports journey is positive, meaningful, and helps develop them into better…
Read MoreDoes Running Help Your Tennis?
If you are running to improve your tennis game, especially your endurance, there are far more effective options for you to consider. In short, running distances over one mile does not transfer to tennis, a sport consisting of short bursts of explosive energy. Even major sports like football, soccer, basketball, and combat sports are cutting…
Read MoreNutrition for Tennis
Both your brain and your body rely on the food you put in your body. Anything short of what your body needs can hinder your performance and progress. Proper fueling allows you to practice, train, and compete at a maximum intensity and duration. Training & Practice Nutrition For tennis sessions focused on skill development, endurance,…
Read MoreWhat Tennis Players Need to Know About Physical Training
I’m lucky that I found tennis later in life (at age 42). Not only because of how fun it is but also because I was able to approach tennis from the perspective of an outsider. I’m a Performance Coach, sometimes called a Personal Trainer (the difference is unimportant now). My primary job is to keep…
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