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ESTATE EVENT

ANYONE FOR CARDIO TENNIS?

ur first Cardio Tennis event took getting adult beginner tennis players on 5. Mind and body – It engages body and
place on Saturday, 14 May at our court without them feeling intimidated by mind, and helps you improve your
Otennis courts, and it was so much better club players. fitness level. Most people lose all sense
fun! of time when partaking in Cardio Tennis
Below are a few points on why Cardio as they’re having so much fun.
Originating about 20 years ago, Cardio Tennis is a popular and growing sport:
Tennis is the third way of playing tennis. 1. Group fitness – People want a social Cardio Tennis is growing in popularity in
There is singles tennis, doubles tennis and experience. Cardio Tennis is said to the USA, with figures having increased
Cardio Tennis triples. be the most social of all group fitness steadily since 2006. In South Africa, we
classes because of all the interaction aim to promote the game countrywide
Cardio Tennis is a high-energy fitness one has with others in the game’s by getting more participants on court so
activity that combines the best features hour-long duration, in terms of partner they, too, can enjoy the great sport of
of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular activities, high-fives and games played. tennis. Watch this space…
exercise – delivering the ultimate full-body, Nothing else has this level of interaction.
calorie-burning aerobic and anaerobic 2. Sense of community and culture – For more information and facilities
workout. Cardio Tennis, like other fitness visit www.cardiotennissa.co.za or visit
activities, has its own language and the Cardio Tennis South Africa page. You
Cardio Tennis is a fun group activity using sense of belonging among players. can also contact Jacques Pretorius at
fast-paced tennis games and drills for 3. Wearable technology – This tech has jacques@cardiotennissa.co.za or call him
players of all ability and fitness levels. It been the top fitness trend for two on 061 616 4764.
features music, heart rate monitors and consecutive years. Cardio Tennis has been
low compression Cardio Tennis Balls. This using heart rate technology since as far See you at our next tennis event!
game is for all ages and the focus is on back as 2005, so it is a leader in the field.
having fun rather than on competing. 4. Introduction to the sport – It enables you
to learn a new skill or improve on your
The game is fast-moving and accommodates current state of play. Plus, Cardio Tennis is
six to eight players. It is a great way of a game you can play your entire life.

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