Cardio Tennis – A (Fitness) Party on the Tennis Court Guide To Chicagoland Tennis
EFFORT WINS OUT OVER SCORE IN THIS ACTION-PACKED CLASS
Cardio Tennis is a unique group fitness
ladders and cones. Lower compression
program that gives people the opportunity
balls can extend the length of points
to play tennis while achieving a full-body
allowing an even greater workout.
workout.
For beginner players, it can be a better
Cardio Tennis is played on a tennis court
workout than traditional tennis because
and led by a tennis coach. But unlike a
the instructor keeps the balls coming at a
traditional tennis lesson, the emphasis is
fast pace.
on movement rather than technique. You won’t necessarily perfect your backhand or your overhead playing Cardio Tennis but you will increase you court coverage and anticipation, and burn up to 1,000 calories
Cardio Tennis is growing at a rapid rate. A recent national survey conducted by the Tennis Industry Association, showed that Cardio Tennis was ranked No. 1 of 118 sports
in an hour (for men, 500 for women).
and activities in year-over-year growth.
Music is key to Cardio Tennis, helping
Cardio Tennis is offered at clubs and in
to keep energy high. The class format is similar to other fitness classes and consists of a warm-up, cardio drills and games, and a cool down. Players can use heart rate monitors and fitness props like agility
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parks across Chicagoland. Check our business listing on page 12 to find a location near you.
