Every player wants to move faster on the court, I am guessing you are one of them? Court movement is the number one area that we get inquiries on at Tennis Fitness. We all know how important it is to have great court agility, the ability to stop quickly and change direction is often the difference between winning and losing points. So making sure you are doing the right kind of training to improve your court agility is critical. However, agility training for tennis is an absolute waste of time if you don’t get one key area right… Let’s take a look at it….   Training intensity During tenni ..read more

10-year-old Billy loves tennis, he plays every day and is driven hard by his parents who commit both time and money to see him succeed and MAKE it. At the age of 15, Billy decides he is done! He is finished playing and wants nothing to do with tennis. Have you heard or experienced this yourself? I have seen this happen many times… Why?   There are several reasons: ? Kids get pushed or driven too hard before they are ready. This can come from the parents (most common),  players themselves or coaches.   ? People around players don’t know how to manage the tennis trainin ..read more

Having worked with 1000’s of tennis players you get a good idea of what makes players tick, what drives them, and what most players are chasing. Typically, when we connect with a player we find out their goals and the end result they are chasing. Some players have big ambitions like winning a grand slam, while others are more modest like competing at some local tournaments. It is important to have something you are chasing, this helps add to your motivation bucket! Here are some tennis tips on how to set a goal: Be clear on the goal. Make it specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and set ..read more

When it comes to tennis exercise and preparing your body to play your best tennis, it is important to do the right things at the right time. That includes resting and changing what you do, even if you feel your current routine works. Tennis training variety is often overlooked. Some people prefer consistency, so they do the same things all the time and then wonder why they are not improving. Others jump from one tennis program to another without allowing the body time to adapt. Whatever your "training personality", it is vital for long-term development (at any age) and performance to ..read more

Back for more tennis and fitness inspiration? Dive into the second part of our 'Top 10 Best Tennis Fitness Blogs of 2023' series. Blogs 1-5 are your key to unlocking top-tier fitness and tennis strategies. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, these blogs cater to all levels of expertise. These handpicked blogs offer expert insights, workout routines, and game-winning tips. Elevate your game and fitness with these top-notch resources – the ultimate guide for tennis enthusiasts and fitness buffs alike. Let the countdown to a fitter, more skilled you begin – your ultimat ..read more

Have you ever wondered what the best exercises for pickleball players are? Or what training is going to give you the best results? Understanding the game and knowing what will boost performance plus keep you injury-free is critical. So today is your lucky day, we have done the hard work for you. We have studied and played the game and from our extensive experience as career sports fitness trainers we have formulated the ideal way to train for pickleball. In this blog, I want to share with you a purpose-built training system that we developed specifically for pickleball players. For kids&n ..read more

What I am about to say may seem harsh, but my view here is from my personal experience of over 20 years working with tennis players.   No matter where you live, who your coach is, the squads you are in, or how much tennis you play there is a very good chance you’re training intensity is not high enough. I rarely see players working at an uncomfortable level, most of the time players are sitting at a 5/10 when it comes to their level of physical exertion. Is that good enough? Well, that depends on what you are trying to achieve… If your tennis goals are to play at a higher level, win more ..read more

Can playing pickleball help your tennis game? Over the past year we have had lots of inquiries from our tennis community asking questions like: - Will your tennis fitness programs help me with my pickleball game? - I play tennis and pickleball what are the main areas I need to train? - I just started playing pickleball will it negatively impact my tennis?   So this blog aims to shed some light on the similarities between tennis vs pickleball and how much positive cross-over pickleball will have on your tennis game…. Let’s go! With the global rapid rise of pickleball, I was curious to ..read more

At Tennis Fitness we speak to up to 50 players, coaches, or tennis parents weekly all seeking advice and support.   Most of the time, we can refer them to one of our online tennis fitness programs which are a great resource for anyone who wants a tennis workout or to improve their speed and agility, strength and power, or prevent injuries.   Apart from people needing guidance with their tennis workouts, we are finding more and more players struggling with self-belief and confidence in their game. I honestly believe a lot of players put too high an expectation on their ..read more

Regardless of whether you are a competitive tennis player aiming for greatness or simply enjoying the sport recreationally, achieving certain milestones in terms of flexibility and recovery in tennis is crucial.  Being able to maneuver effectively on the court and assume specific positions is vital for optimal performance. Adequate flexibility is key to achieving this.  Furthermore, maintaining sufficient flexibility helps prevent injuries by avoiding excessive muscle stretching and damage such as muscle tears and connective tissue injuries.  Top players understand the ..read more