A tennis training program has to meet the demands of an all-round intense sport.

For a tennis player to perform at their best, they must have a tennis training program that combines of speed power and strength.

In fact, the amount of strength, speed, agility and flexibility training is directly correlated on on-court performance.

A tennis match is characterized by repeated bouts of high-intensity activity, so Fitness For Tennis has long intervals of high activity followed by shorter intervals of rest.

A tennis training program must be based on solid aerobic endurance, so the competitor can last three sets. Anaerobic endurance is also an nescessary in tennis training to sustain power througout each point.

On average a tennis player will move just 9-10 feet per shot and roughly 30 feet during a single point.  Speed and quickness around the court is essential in order to reach the ball.  In addition, players must be move in 5 dimensions to get a ball during a rally.

Finally, a balanced tennis training program should include core strength, as everything comes from the core.