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For overall health, it is hard to beat tennis as a form of exercise.  Not only is it great for cardiovascular health and muscle strength, it also improves balance and flexibility. And, since it is a social activity, it also benefits your emotional health. Unlike many other sports, tennis is a life-long sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.

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For more information about the health benefits of playing tennis, see the links below: 

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Article:  "Tennis is a Game that Serves up a Range of Health Benefits You’ll Love"

https://www.humana.com/learning-center/health-and-wellbeing/fitness-and-exercise/tennis

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International Tennis Federation-Science and Medicine website

https://www.itftennis.com/scienceandmedicine/health/overview.aspx

 

Article: "Tennis-Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years”

https://tennisindustry.org/pdfs/TI_June_Health_Fit.pdf

 

Article: "Health Benefits of Tennis: Why Play Tennis?”

https://www.tennisindustry.org/pdfs/WhyPlayTennisGroppel.pdf

 

A short summary of physical benefits of playing tennis

https://www.tennis.com.au/learn/benefits/physical-benefits

 

Article: “Health Benefits of Tennis”, National Library of Medicine/National Institute of Health

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2465255/

 

Article: “Why tennis could save your life – but football and running may not help you live longer” 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/11/29/tennis-could-save-life-football-running-may-not-help-live/

 

Article: “Tennis Anyone? When it Comes to Heart Health, There is a lot to Love About Racquet Sports”

https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/tennis-anyone

 

Article: "Study: Play Tennis, Live Longer”

https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/get-out-of-the-gym-and-onto-the-court-how-tennis-can-keep-you-healthy-w467751/

 

Article: “Tennis May Serve Up the Perfect Workout”

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-03-14/health/sc-health-0310-heiden-20100310_1_tennis-players-lung-function-researchers

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