Tennis Strength Training Workouts

Hi, my name is Rich Straitiff, I am a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Determined Results Fitness since 2011. I currently operate out of the Blakeney Racquet and Swim Club and a private studio Uptown. I am a USTA Member and Captain of the 2019 Spring Men's Thursday night 3.0 18+ team and 2019 Summer Men's Thursday night 3.5 18+ team.

I love the game of tennis because it's good cardio, challenging, and fun! I would rather be sprinting around on a tennis court for 2 hours than jogging on a treadmill any day.

I have noticed that many tennis players neglect the weight room because they would rather be on the tennis courts playing. I know everyone is busy and time is limited which is why I created these two short workouts for you.

Rules: You can do Day 1 and Day 2 in the same day or on consecutive days. Give 48 hours rest before doing the same workouts. You can do each workout a maximum of 3 times in one week.

Why weight training for tennis players?

· Reduce risk for injury

· Faster serves

· Increased power in strokes

· Faster racquet speed

· More stamina in long rallies

Roger Federer

"I'm not thinking about anything when I work out", Federer says. "I just see the light at the end of the tunnel. When you're with good friends, training can also be a lot of fun." In fact, the smooth-stroking Federer has found that the more work he does off the court, the easier he can make the game look on it. While he's hardly a muscleman, he spends plenty of time in the gym. "I like lifting weights," says the two-time Grand Slam champion, "but tennis players do a lot of different kinds of exercises- gym, muscle training, sprints; footwork, coordination. I like to mix it up."

http://www.tennis.com/your-game/2009/09/working-out-with-roger-federer/17799/