Tennis can be played as both a sport or as a recreational activity with friends and family. Either way, playing tennis is a good sport to maintain your health, fitness, strength and agility. It has been calculated that a good hour-long game of singles tennis burns around 600 calories for men and 420 calories for women. In addition to the fitness and physical health benefits, tennis also provides numerous social and mental health benefits as well.

As well as being a great physical workout, tennis is also:

• A non-impact sport

• A great way to meet people and spend time with friends

• Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Whatever your level, you can find someone with a similar ability to play with

• Helpful to reduce stress

• Not dependent on youth or strength – you can play for a lifetime or start the game at any age