Navigating the wind can be tricky and frustrating. Today, Tennis Express shares some tips on how to play more effectively in swirling winds.
Creative Ways to Tennis at Home
No doubt about it, times are tough for everyone, and tennis is no exception. If you are fortunate enough to have a tennis racquet and a pair of athletic shoes, you have access to some fun, low cost exercise. Here are some suggestions of what Tennis Express like’s to do while we are at-home.
Best Stretches for Tennis Players
You might hate stretching, but you know you have to do it in order to keep your body in the best shape possible. Stretching is vital for athletes, and should be routine, to achieve optimal performance during play and aid in recovery. Here are some of our favorite basic stretches that every tennis player should be doing before and/or after playing tennis.
How to Prevent Blisters on Your Feet
Tennis Express shares some tips for how to prevent blisters on your feet. Start by wearing moisture-wicking socks and the proper tennis shoes.
How to Combat Tennis Elbow
The tennis playing community is a tightly-knit group. We bond over Federer’s majesty, Serena’s dominance, and the wonderful feel of a fresh grip on a tennis racquet. There is something else that brings us together; The fear, pain, and strain of Tennis Elbow. Tennis elbow has a much cooler scientific name, lateral epicondylitis. The condition is described as an over use injury of the elbow area, specifically the forearm extensor muscles.
How to Stay in Tennis Shape over Winter
It’s annoying but true: Summer bodies are indeed made in Winter. Ditto for your tennis game. Letting it slide during the colder months means more work to get back into tennis shape come Spring. But don’t despair! Follow our tips for staying in the best Winter tennis shape of your life.