The Benefits of Playing Tennis

Go on and channel your inner Serena.

Bored of the gym? Not really a runner? Or maybe you’re just looking for a sport you can do with friends… Whatever the reason, tennis is the answer. Not only is it easy to learn, it’s also super social and relatively easy on the wallet.

Style inspo via @sarahlouise_lifestyle

Here’s four more reasons you should pick up a tennis racket today.

You’ll tone up fast
Because you’ll be constantly on the move, using muscles you didn’t know you had, you’ll be improving muscle tone, strength and flexibility. Plus, a regular game also increases your metabolic function and lowers body fat.

It’s a great workout
Tennis is the perfect way to improve your heart health. It lowers your resting heart rate, and blood pressure, and it also improves your aerobic capacity. On top of that it’ll help reduces stress and if you play it outside you’ll get a healthy dose of vitamin D as well.

Cute outfits
With all this muscle toning and stress lowering going on, you’ll want to look the part so luckily one of the benefits of playing tennis is the outfits! That’s half the reason we all watch the Australian Open, right? Whether you go for a full white combo or a cute all-in-one tennis dress, you’ll want to turn up to the courts looking good.

No age limits
Playing tennis regularly in your 20s and 30s, means that you’ll be limber and nimble enough to can keep playing it until you’re 80. Can’t say that about kick-boxing or ice hockey….