10/09/2026
🎾 10 GREAT reasons to play squash!
If you’ve been thinking about giving squash a go, here are 10 reasons to get yourself on court 👇
🎾 Easy to learn – You can pick up the basic technique and rules quickly and start rallying with minimal instruction.
🔥 Massive calorie burn – A fast-paced hour on court can burn a serious number of calories, making squash an incredible cardio workout.
❤️ Heart health – Those continuous rallies naturally create high-intensity intervals, giving your cardiovascular fitness a real workout.
💪 Full-body workout – Legs, core, arms, back… squash engages almost everything as you lunge, twist, sprint and swing.
⚡ Agility & coordination – The constant changes of direction help improve speed, balance, reactions and hand-eye coordination.
😮💨 Stress relief – There’s something VERY satisfying about hitting a squash ball against a wall! Exercise also releases endorphins and gives you a brilliant outlet for everyday stress.
📵 Digital detox – No scrolling, emails or checking notifications. Once you’re on court, you’re completely immersed in the game.
🤝 Social & friendly – Squash is a great way to meet people, have a laugh and enjoy some friendly competition.
🌧️ All-weather sport – Rain? Snow? Typical Yorkshire weather? It doesn’t matter. Squash is indoors, so you can play all year round.
💰 Affordable & accessible – You don’t need loads of expensive equipment to get started, making it an accessible sport for complete beginners.
Fancy giving it a go?
Our Head Coach Sarah Campion runs beginner courses and a range of squash and racketball sessions here at Queens. Whether you’ve never held a racket before or want to find the right session for you, Sarah can help you get started.
📩 Email Sarah at [email protected] to sign up for our beginner courses or find out more about our sessions.
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