This summer, my son's tennis coach told his father that my son's tennis skills are years ahead of his age group. Apparently, he's a natural! So, in order to nurture his tennis experience, he will begin his official tennis lessons this fall. In light of this, I have begun thinking about taking tennis lessons as well. Here are some positives to playing tennis:- Tennis players scored higher in vigor, optimism and self-esteem while scoring lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and non-athletes according to Dr. Joan Finn and colleagues at Southern Connecticut State University.
- Competitive tennis burns more calories than aerobics, inline skating, or cycling, according to studies on caloric expenditures.
- People who participate in tennis 3 hours per week (at moderately vigorous intensity) cut their risk of death in half from any cause, according to physician Ralph Paffenbarger who studied over 10,000 people over a period of 20 years.
I want to caution that tennis players sometimes suffer from tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis,
which is caused from the constant strain on the elbow. However, tennis is fun and provides a wonderful workout - plus it gets those legs and arms in tip top shape!! Check it out in your area!!
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