Tennis Industry News

Imagine playing nonstop tennis for an hour, burning hundreds of calories, hitting dozens of balls…and having a ton of fun the whole time. That’s Cardio Tennis.

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KABC-TV in Los Angeles aired a Cardio Tennis segment in early August by nutrition and fitness reporter Lori Corbin, who participated in a Cardio Tennis class that also included actress Kendra Andrews, star or the new Disney dance movie “Step Up 3D.” To view the segment follow this video link: Cardio Tennis Helps Improve Skills, Burn Fat

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Lori Corbin, the nutrition and fitness reporter for KABC-TV in Los Angeles, participated in a Cardio Tennis class in late July for a segment to air in early August. She was joined by actress Kendra Andrews, star or the new Disney dance movie “Step Up 3D” (and sister of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews)...

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Tennis in the Palm Beach area got a boost through an article in early July in the health section of the Palm Beach Post newspaper. Staff Writer Steve Dorfman wrote that tennis is the country’s fastest growing participation sport, and pointed to initiatives by the U.S. Tennis Association and Tennis Industry Association as helping to push tennis along.

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The July issue of Prevention magazine included a feature titled “Cardio Tennis: Recess for Adults,” about the benefits of Cardio Tennis for “sculpting your arms, legs, chest, shoulders and core.” The article said that Cardio Tennis is “a truly energizing experience that burns around 350 to 500 calories an hour.”

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Each year, the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) awards millions of dollars to schools and community-based organizations to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs. Your local tennis facility could work with a school or schools in your community and receive an amount ranging from $100,000 to $750,000.

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Cardio Tennis, a highly successful tennis/fitness program that has reached around the globe, recently received media attention from The New York Times, with an article appearing in the travel section titled "Tennis Meets Obstacle Course," by Kathleen McElroy.

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Physical Education programs in schools are having an impact on participation numbers for tennis, according the Physical Activity Council (PAC). 

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Not only is May National Tennis Month, it’s also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. To help celebrate both, check out the “Tennis–For the Health of It!” booklet, presented by the USPTA, which includes 34 reasons to play tennis.

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A study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health shows “tennis players have stronger bones than non-players.” Playing tennis, the study indicates, helps protect against the loss of bone mineral during pregnancy.

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