• Playing tennis regularly improves aerobic fitness, speed, leg strength, gross and fine motor control, agility, dynamic balance, coordination and flexibility.
• The average female playing an hour of singles tennis burns 420 calories while the average male burns 600.
• It is a non-contact, low impact sport with little risk of injury.
• Playing tennis regularly significantly reduces the risk of Ireland’s three most common killer diseases – heart disease, cancer and lung disease.
• Playing tennis twice a week can reduce the risk of cognitive decline that can come with ageing.
• Joining a tennis club is often a cheaper alternative to joining a gym.
• Cardio-tennis is now available at many clubs in Ireland. It is a fun group activity featuring drills for players of all abilities that gives a high-energy workout while improving tennis technique.
