Make a New Year's Resolution for Tennis Fitness
The holidays are officially over. You've been pounding eggnog, chomping cookies, partying and enjoying delicious meals for the last month.
Now, its resolution time. It doesn't matter if you play tennis, racquetball, squash, platform tennis, badminton or ping pong - you won't be able to do any of these if you're woefully out of shape. And it doesn't matter the weather. Maybe you can't play the sport(s) you love, but you can certainly stay fit in the off season.
Want to tear the band-aid off all at once, painfully but effectively?
Then get into shape with Jillian Michaels kick-your-ass weight loss and fitness plan
JUMP ROPE!
Here is what I've used to get back into shape for tennis. Killer cardio, builds your calves and thighs, and boosts your foot speed on the court.
Harbinger Adjustable, Speed Jump Rope - 9 Feet
You have to have a good jump rope, and I personally like this one. Its fast and its adjustable so it'll work no matter your height.
Leather Weighted Jump Rope
Another great option is a leather jump rope. These are the ropes you see boxers using with such precision and speed. I used to have one and loved it. They aren't adjustable, though, so get one that fits.
Other Jump Ropes
Need something else?
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What about weight training?
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Tennis
When I was growing up, we didn't do a lot of weight work as tennis players. Dumb. We were always told it would make us too big and inflexible. C'mon, do you know how much you have to lift weights to become that big? Either at the gym or in your home, weight training is one of the best things you can do for overall fitness, health and strength on the court.
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Posted by Bob Wallace at January 3, 2008 3:09 PM
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