This chapter provides information on cardiorespiratory conditioning programs for tennis and how to implement this into a complete program. The following is a list of sample conditioning programs which can be implemented.
Many of the agility drills presented in Chapter 12 can be used as conditioning drills by extending the work period and lowering the rest period. Other exercises which can be used for conditioning drills are track sprints, jumping rope, and riding a stationary bike. Remember to take into account the science behind endurance training as outlined in the previous chapter when designing and implementing your programs. Proper work/rest ratios should always be used when designing conditioning programs.
Table 10.1: Tennis specific endurance session.
Table 10.2: Endurance movement training (young junior player).
Table 10.3: Gym circuit training program.
Table 10.4: Endurance movement training (national junior/college level).
Table 10.5: Track endurance movement training.
Table 10.6: Tennis specific endurance program off-court (adult league player).
Table 10.7: Tennis specific endurance program on-court (adult league player).
