Cardio Tennis is a series of tennis-based drills and activities played to up-tempo music on a tennis court. It does not require tennis skills, but is all about keeping your heart rate up, burning calories and having fun. Whether the ball goes in or out is irrelevant as the main purpose is to get fit.

Cardio Tennis includes a warm-up, cardio workout, and cool down phases. If you are looking for a great new way to get in shape and to burn calories, why not try Cardio Tennis?

There are drills for absolute beginners through to advanced players, all of which provide you with a great cardio workout while improving skill. Cardio Tennis is more fun than working out in a gym or other forms of exercise.

The session takes place on a tennis court and is run by a qualified tennis coach. The main purpose of the session is to provide you with an enjoyable work out. It’s not about forehands and backhands, it’s about getting in to your appropriate cardio zone and getting a great workout.

Music is played during the session to help create a high energy atmosphere and add motivation. Participants are advised to wear heart rate monitors so they can see if they are working hard enough (or too hard). The heart rate monitors also provide an accurate summary of the session including how many calories have been burned.

The Benefits

Cardio Tennis is a great new and fun way of getting fit or staying in shape. Thousands of people have got in shape thanks to Cardio Tennis so why don’t you give it a go?

• You consistently elevate your heart rate into your aerobic training zone
• A tennis workout is much more fun than working out on a machine
• You get short cycles of high intensity workouts and periods of rest, almost like interval training, which burns more calories
• Get fit tennis is a fun group activity where players of all abilities enjoy tennis together
• Even though you are playing tennis, the focus is primarily on getting a great cardio work out and it's a great way to get fit
• You naturally improve your game because you hit so many balls and repeat various shots

Cardio Tennis Sessions in Sussex

Venue: Lancing Manor Leisure Centre
Time: Tuesday 7.30pm – 8.15pm
Cost: £4
Contact: Helen Mitchell, 07934 670482 or email Helen.mitchell25@gmail.com
INDOORS
open to everyone why not come along and try it out

Venue: Cross in Hand LTC
Time: Saturday 9-10am
Cost: £6
Contact: Luke Digweed 07921 253 884 or email  ldigweed@hotmail.com
OUTDOORS
non-members welcome for 3 times then would need to become a member

Venue: Southdown Sport Club (lewes)
Time: Monday and Friday 10am – 11am
Cost: £10 per session or £70 for 10 session
Contact: Chris Colvin, 07909352866 or email chriscolvin@wmtennis.co.uk
INDOORS
open to everyone why not come along and try it out

Venue: Withdean
Time: Starting week commencing Monday 16^th April
Monday - 18.15 to 19.00
Wednesday - 12.15 to 13.00
Cost: £5.20 per drop in session
Contact: Freedom Leisure, 01273 542100 or email Nick@wmtennis.co.uk
INDOORS
open to everyone why not come along and try it out