Physical benefits of tennis
Did you know, playing tennis just 3 hours per week can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 56%? Or, as one long term study shows, tennis players add 9.7 years to their life over sedentary individuals?
Playing tennis has a wide range of health benefits that make it an ideal physical activity for anyone, at any age.
BENEFITS FOR YOUTH PLAYERS
Tennis is a sport for life, with many benefits beyond health and physical activity.
- Promotes teamwork
- Social skills and sportsmanship
- Coordination, agility and balance
- Strategic thinking and problem solving
- Self-confidence
BENEFITS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS
Anyone at any age can learn tennis and enjoy incredible benefits.
- Stronger bones
- Reduces stress
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Weight loss
- New relationships within communities