This year, we're once again presenting you with a pre-season fitness special . And it's a very special one for tennis's "best agers," the "over 40s ." Why? Because there are a number of reasons why a specific fitness program for the "older" generation is necessary. And because we know from our own experience that as we age, our bodies don't always function as we'd like. While things often go quite well on the tennis court during training or matches, you might experience aches and pains in your back for days afterward. Your already damaged and arthritic knee hurts, and annoying strains or inflammations occur much more quickly and frequently. Together with the Australian fitness "gurus" Nathan and Giselle Martin, we'll be presenting you with a fitness program over the next few weeks that will primarily help you get in shape for the upcoming clay court season. And of course, the program is also ideal for staying fit during the current coronavirus crisis and creating a solid foundation for when it's over.
Before we start practicing, let's first look at why fitness training for us "Over 40s" has to look a little different than the fitness program for youngsters around 20.
After the age of 30, without training, we lose approximately five percent of our muscle mass per decade. That's quite a lot. Less strength means less performance and, of course, a potentially higher susceptibility to injury. Endurance and recovery capacity also decline with age.
The fact that we don't recover as quickly anymore is also related to hormonal changes that come with age. In addition, our metabolism adjusts, partly due to reduced muscle mass, which in turn can lead to weight gain. Losing excess weight is also not as easy and quick as it was in our younger years.
There are various other "issues" that arise with increasing age. But before we succumb to age-related depression, there's good news! With age-appropriate exercise, many of these aging processes can be halted or at least slowed down. And that's exactly what we'll be providing you with in the coming weeks, offering plenty of information and exercises.
comprehensive fitness program beforehand , we recommend the online training program from Martin Method Tennis Fitness . Australian tennis fitness gurus Nathan and Giselle Martin have put together a special program for those over 40. This is the same program that helped Martina Navratilova, among others, become a doubles champion at the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2003 at the remarkable age of 47! So, it's a program that works – if you follow it! Because age is no obstacle to success – not even on the tennis court!
TO THE "OVER 40'S" ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM
Source: www.tennisfitness.com
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