Strength And Conditioning For Tennis

Increase shot power and on-court speed and agility with the most comprehensive tennis conditioning resource available. Combining 204 drills and exercises with online access to 56 video demonstrations, the only strength and conditioning resource endorsed by the USTA will help you outlast the competition.

A program for exercising more efficiently by targeting the muscles you use specifically for tennis.

"Elite-level athletes take great pride in their fitness and physical strength. You can?t help but notice the muscular legs or well-defined arms. However, whether they are known for a powerful golf swing or a hard hockey slap shot, the best athletes all have one thing in common?a strong and well-conditioned core. The world?s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), brings you the authoritative resource on strengthening the core to maximize sport performance. With contributions by 17 of the top names in sport training, conditioning, and science, Developing the Core features over 50 of the most effective exercises, science-based assessment tools, sport-specific programs, and expert advice for developing a personalized core program. Basketball, football, soccer, golf, baseball, tennis?no matter what your sort, Developing the Core will place you on the path to success and your strongest midsection ever."--Publisher's website.

Take your game to a higher level! Now you can train to play like the pros by specifically conditioning each fitness component to meet the physical demands of tennis.>Complete Conditioning for Tennis> improves your strength, power, agility, flexibility, quickness, and stamina. But unlike general strength-training and aerobic workouts, the ones provided here have been tested and proven to provide the best benefits for tennis players.Experts from the United States Tennis Association provide- 17 fitness tests,- 21 stretches,- 56 strength-training exercises and workouts,- 12 quickness and agility drills,- 18 ball and racket drills,- 13 sample training and workout schedules, and- 7 injury-prevention exercises and stretches.No matter what your skill level, >Complete Conditioning for Tennis> provides programs that can be specifically tailored to your needs. Plus, you`ll learn where your conditioning is compared with other tennis players and how to chart your progress through the different conditioning levels.Whether you`re the ace at your club or among your league`s rookies, with >Complete Conditioning for Tennis> you`ll finish strong in every match.

Philipp Halfmann wrote THE book about strength and conditioning training for tennis you have been waiting for. Based on his own experiences as a competitive tennis player and a successful conditioning coach and backed by scientific research studies conducted during the Master's degree program in Exercise & Sport Science at FIU, this book is the must read lecture for anybody serious about competing on the competitive collegiate or professional tennis circuit. This book is designed for the purpose of teaching and applying and organized in sensible, constructive order. Each chapter first provides explanation of underlying scientific principles and then presents practical solutions in form of applications or exercises and training recommendations. For coaches „Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis" provides a comprehensive and cohesive body of knowledge and over 400 applications that can be utilized to develop all aspects of athletic conditioning for all skill levels, from recreational players to college athletes to professional player, in a safe and professional environment. For players the book offers everything they need to know with respect to stretching, resistance training, ballistics, plyometrics, speed, agility, quickness training as well as nutritional strategies necessary to lay the foundation for a successful career. For parents, it is a valuable resource in making informed decision when planning a successful career for their children. Whether you need to pick coaches, design conditioning programs on your own, or make prudent decision with regards to proper nutrition, this book provides the answers for you.

See your tennis game as you never have before. See what it takes to improve consistency and performance on the court. Tennis Anatomy will show you how to ace the competition by increasing strength, speed, and agility for more powerful serves and more accurate shots. Tennis Anatomy includes more than 72 of the most effective exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting muscles in action. Tennis Anatomy goes beyond exercises by placing you on the baseline, at the net, and on the service line. Illustrations of the active muscles for forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves show you how each exercise is fundamentally linked to tennis performance. You'll also learn how exercises can be modified to target specific areas, improve your skills, and minimize common tennis injuries. Best of all, you'll learn how to put it all together to develop a training program based on your individual needs and goals. Whether you’re a serve and volleyer, baseliner, or all-court player, Tennis Anatomy will ensure that you step onto the court ready to dominate any opponent.

OVER 130 DRILLS AND EXCERCISES FOR STRENGTH, AGILITY AND QUICKNESS Tennis is a dynamic, explosive sport that requires a wide range of skills and a high level of fitness. To play your best, you must combine proper form with peak physcial ability.Ultimate Conditioning for Tennis offers a program for building a rock-solid physical foundation for developing a winning game. Including exercises for everyone from beginner to club pro, the book provides a complete program that incorporates aerobics, plyometrics and functional training. Each exercise is illustrated with step-by-step photos and explained in terms of how it will improve your game--from faster strokes to shaper volleys and perfectly placed passing shots. *Cover the court better *Add power to your shot *Hit perfectly placed winners