Playing tennis has many health benefits. These include improved lipid profiles (cholesterol), bone mineral density and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. How much is enough for health? To meet the American College of Sports Medicine exercise guidelines, you can play moderate to vigorous tennis:
- 2.5 hours per week for adults
- 7 hours per week for junior players
Tennis is a physically demanding sport, and many types of injuries can happen. Injuries may have several causes or factors, including:
- Age
- Skill level
- Volume of play
- Prior history of injury
- Sports specialized training