Why is tennis so often referred to as "The sport for a lifetime?”
Largely because tennis isn't just a terrific means of exercise and
improving your health, but it offers psychological advantages as well.
Tennis is also fun to watch and can expand your horizons across the
country and around the world. The sport is very accessible as well. Not
only can you find an adequate court at almost any city park in the U.S.,
but you can also enjoy all of the game’s benefits, no matter your skill
level. Let’s take a more detailed look at exactly what makes tennis the
sport for a lifetime.
Live longer, live happier and live better
The late Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger, an expert on exercise, stated that
people who play at least three hours a week of moderately intense tennis
will cut their risk of death from any cause by 50 percent! That's a big
endorsement of the health benefits of the game. Studies also show that
tennis players have higher levels of vigor, self-esteem and optimism,
and are less likely to experience anger, depression, anxiety and/or
confusion.