Does it nip and twitch while playing tennis? Immediately or the day after a match you feel stiff and cramped; your muscles just seem to be too short. As we get older, we actually become a little rusty. Age, but also often too much sitting, leads to shortened muscles, tendons and the fascia become sticky. The topic of “mobility” is becoming increasingly important, especially for people over 40. We have to become more supple and flexible.
If we can do that, we have several advantages: we are more agile on the pitch, recover faster and are not as susceptible to injuries. Not only does it sound good - it feels good too!
Julian is a sports scientist, movement specialist and owner of JUKLHealth . The holistic approach to supporting its athletes always places a large emphasis on the topic of “mobility”. It doesn't matter whether it's a young competitive athlete or a slightly older amateur tennis athlete. Check out three simple but totally effective exercises for upper body mobilization . You can easily make these at home - no excuses!
Nathan Martin has put together a few mobility exercises for you that you can ideally do BEFORE a workout or a tennis match. But the exercises are also ideal for “in between”.
If you are looking for a holistic all-round fitness program specifically for those over 40, we recommend the online training program from Martin Method Tennis Fitness . Of course, this includes lots of great videos with exercises in the areas of strength, speed, mobility, endurance and much more. But what makes these online programs so great are the different training plans that guide you through the individual training weeks.
Australian tennis fitness gurus Nathan and Giselle Martin have put together a special Over 40's program. A program with which the two of them helped Martina Navratilova, among others, to become double champion at the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2003 at the age of 47 (!). So a program that works – if you do it! Because age is not an obstacle to success – not even on the tennis court!
to the “Over 40`s” online training program
Last but not least: Tennisfitness.com not only has something for us "Over 40's", but also special programs including a tennis & yoga program or a special program for kids & juniors. TAKE A LOOK.
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