Health Benefits of Tennis: Why Play Tennis?

Who doesn’t want to start off their weekend with a game of tennis? As one of the world’s most popular sports, it is clear that there is something that draws people to the game. Not only is tennis an enjoyable experience, it is also a great source of exercise for people of all ages.  Here are some of the health benefits tennis has to offer to players:

(1) Maintaining or losing weight:

Tennis helps build aerobic fitness by burning fat and strengthening cardiovascular health. Higher energy levels in your daily life will be apparent when exercising and playing tennis frequently, allowing you to become more active both on and off the tennis court.

(2) Reducing the impact of illness:

Studies have shown that people who participate in tennis 3 hours a week over a period of time cut their risk of death in half from any cause, in addition, tennis also helps with bone strength and density to assist with osteoporosis for older players. Tennis players’ immune systems tend to be stronger because of the promotion of health and fitness that comes with consistent exercise.

(3) Enhanced mobility, flexibility and coordination:

Flexibility and balance are strengthened through movements toward the tennis ball to return to an opponent, with many changes of direction, dynamic balance is improved to help stabilize your body on the move.

Hand-eye coordination is constantly strengthening with the repetitive judgment of timing between the approaching ball and proper strike on the racquet.

(4) Boosted mood:

Tennis is one of the leading sports that develops positive personality characteristics in players. Due to the social aspect of the sport, tennis brings friends together for a game that can be played at a variety of different levels. In addition to a social experience, tennis improves overall health and increases energy levels that lead to uplifted self-esteem and a more positive mood.

Broken Sound Club is home to 23 tournament conditioned Har-Tru courts offering private and group instruction. With active league play, an area-renowned Junior Tennis Academy, complimentary tennis clinics, tennis socials and pro exhibitions, Broken Sound has something for everyone. Tennis is about more than just hitting the ball back and forth; it’s about spending time with friends on and off the court and most importantly improving your health, and what better place to enjoy a game than in sunny Florida at Broken Sound Club.

For further information on our tennis facility and membership opportunities please contact Maureen Schreiber at (561) 241-6820 or by e-mail at Maureen_Schreiber@BrokenSoundClub.org