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Protein Power

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:52:14 GMT

Fight Fatigue

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:44:36 GMT

Try these tips to avoid exhaustion in the third set. By Bob CondorPhoto by Peter Parks AFP Getty Images Late in the third set of a tough match you hear it. Your body is talking to you “I’m tired. I

The Pro Treatment

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:38:00 GMT

These health care specialists keep tennis stars playing at their peak. By Alyssa Shaffer For every five set marathon match, give credit not just to the players holding the racquets, but also to the health and fitness pros who help

Stretch Your Power

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:25:41 GMT

By Kate Hanley You’ve got a match in 30 minutes. Time to touch your toes, stretch your calves, and loosen your quads, right? According to recent studies, the answer is no. Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have

The Rules of Recovery

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:40:47 GMT

Four guidelines for getting yourself off the injured list and back on the court. By Alyssa Shaffer When a knee injury on the last day of 2007 sidelined Meghann Shaughnessy, her doctors told her it would take about four to

Injury Action Plan

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:22:25 GMT

Sidelined? Follow these guidelines. By Alyssa Shaffer When injuries happen, it’s often hard to know the best path to recovery. “Every real injury has to go through a few stages before you can return to play,” says Dr. Vijay Vad,

Tennis First Aid

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:06:18 GMT

Come to your own rescue with these treatments for common on court injuries. By Dana Sullivan Even a minor injury like a blister can be a major problem on the court. But keeping a few basic first aid supplies in

Target Your Heart

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:33:07 GMT

By Sarah Unke To get the most out of a cardio workout, you need to get your heart rate into your target heart rate zone. However you keep your heart rate elevated—by running, doing intervals on an elliptical machine, on

Tale of the Tape

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:45:39 GMT

Taping is all the rage on the pro tours. Can it help you too? You see tape everywhere, on just about every body part, in professional tennis these days. And for good reason It can prevent injury, support muscles, realign

Web Extra: Calculate your ideal weight

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:17:51 GMT

Lighten Up, Your Knees Will Thank You By Dana Sullivan The physics is simple The more weight your knees have to bear, the higher the risk of injury. To calculate your weight in relation to your height and figure out

Out of Joint

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:56:12 GMT

Your knees take a pounding on a tennis court. Here's how to keep them in working order. By Dana Sullivan As tennis has evolved, so have tennis related injuries. Take the knees. “Now that most players hit with an open

Health & Fitness Mailbag: June 2008

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:05:53 GMT

By Sarah Unke Welcome to TENNIS.com’s Health & Fitness Mailbag, your reference for your tennis related health questions. You can ask all you want to know about fitness, nutrition, and injury when it comes to tennis and get expert opinions.

Court Condition

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:10:15 GMT

Tired of the gym? You can get all the workout you need between the white lines. By Dana Sullivan Most tennis players don’t think of their sport as being anything like a marathon. Yet tennis is an endurance test A

Web extra: Stretch it out

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:29:23 GMT

After you do the circuit from “Court Condition,” loosen up and cool down with these stretches. By Dana Sullivan Knees to chest (stretches lower back) Lie on your back on a towel. Bend your left knee and grasp the thigh

Building the Base

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:00:09 GMT

Use these six off court training tips to help you get ﬁtter, healthier, and ahead of the game. By Alyssa Shaffer All of your power serves and ground strokes won’t add up to a win if you’re not powered up

Fighting Back

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:16:55 GMT

When it comes to your back, it’s a question of when, not if, it’s going to hurt. But that doesn’t mean you have to take it lying down. By Dana SullivanPhotos by Ken Karp Let’s get the bad news out

Backup Plan: Relief for back pain

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:37:58 GMT

When you need relief from back pain, try heat therapy. By Dana Sullivan So what to do if you wake with a telltale ache after a tough match? A study published in the December 2005 Journal of Occupational and Environmental

Class Action

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:29:11 GMT

There are tons of ﬁtness classes at your gym. Which ones are the best for your tennis game? By Alyssa Shaffer It’s 8 45 A.M. and Debbie Sutton is working up a sweat in Spencer Gee’s Monday “SpencerGize” class at

Web extra: Steal These Moves

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:56:42 GMT

Can’t get to the gym to check out a class? Here are three key moves you can try on your own that will help improve your game before you even pick up your racquet. By Alyssa ShafferFrom Core Conditioning Classes

Training Aids

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:44:22 GMT

Web extra: Alcis pain-relief cream

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:55:27 GMT

More Than Skin Deep

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:28:14 GMT

Web Extra: Finding a Massage Therapist

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:05:06 GMT

Tennis Elbow, Anyone?

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:10:10 GMT

The Doctor is In: Brian Hainline interview

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:42:10 GMT