by Paula
This summer I discovered a new exercise that I love…Tennis. I am definitely not a natural talent at tennis, but I still have a lot of fun trying to play.
In addition to being fun, I have found that tennis is a great way to cross-train for martial-arts. I am more than willing to chase after any ball that is hit over the net. This makes tennis a great cardiovascular workout. I like it because it is more exciting than just mindless running.
Plus, the quick moves across court are great conditioning for footwork. Tennis, unlike running, is more than just forward movements. Chasing the ball means moving lateral, backwards, diagonals, as well as forward.
Last, the reaction practice I get from playing tennis is amazing. I have to be able to react to where the ball is going. I have to react to get to where the ball goes, and I have to react to which stroke I am going to use to hit the ball over the net.
I am nowhere near being good at tennis, but I still enjoy chasing those balls and trying to hit them back over the net. Now I just got to find somebody patient enough to play with me…
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