Tennis as a Legitimate Muscle-Building Workout

Tennis player executing a backhand stroke on a clay court as part of a legitimate muscle-building workout.

A typical game of tennis features a lot of explosive movements as well as the need for endurance, so it is safe to say that it’s similar to a cross-training workout. The simple fact that pros such as Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams can record speeds of up to 140 miles per hour on a regular basis for their serves consistently over two hour matches is an impressive feat.