USTA's Complete Conditioning for Tennis Video (Copyright 1998)
Top tennis players build their workout regimen strategically to make sure they're reaching their fitness peak when it's time for competition. By using the four phases of conditioning detailed in the USTA's Conditioning for Competitive Tennis video, it's easy for any player to peak at the right time. Whether you're a year-round or seasonal player, this action-packed video shows which conditioning exercises you need to do, how to do them, and how each one translates to better performance on the tennis court. The video is divided into two main parts, the first part providing the conditioning basics on which you build your training regimen. This includes detailed demonstrations of stretching, aerobic, and strength-training activities. The second part shows the four phases of year-round training listed below, which ensure your fitness level is peaking when it's time to compete: Preparation includes low-intensity, high-volume strength training and extensive aerobic conditioning, giving players a fitness base. Pre-competition begins about four weeks before the start of the season or tournament. These workouts develop the strength and power needed for bursts of speed and long-match endurance. Competition (or Peak) begins one week before competition and continues through the duration of the tournament or season. These short-duration, high-intensity workouts simulate match play situations. Rest starts when the competition ends, and continues for one to four weeks. Players are shown how to refine their training plans based on how they performed in competition. Featuring footage of U.S. Open matches and training sessions at the USTA Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida, USTA's Conditioning for Competitive Tennis video shows you everything you need to reach the fitness level of professional tennis players. The video is hosted by Paul Roetert, the Administrator of Sport Science for the USTA. About the Author The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the governing body for tennis in the United States. The USTA's membership consists of more than 500,000 individuals and nearly 6,500 organizations, including schools, park and recreation departments or community tennis associations, and tennis clubs. The USTA is widely known as the owner and operator of the U.S. Open Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in worldwide tennis competition. The U.S. Open annually attracts more than a half million fans, awards more than $9 million in prize money, and