My favorite way to stay in shape may very well be the most boring method to most people. I love to run! Never in my younger years did I enjoy getting out and running voluntarily. In the last couple of years I have grown to love the miles on the road. I run 4 days for an average of about 25 miles each week. I would run more, however my risk for injury would likely increase. This would also take some time away from tennis, which would not be good either!
A nice side benefit to running is I get to use this time to think about my game. I get into a good mindset while running that allows me to "solve" little issues in my life, at least mentally. When I am having problems on the court, it is a great help to be able to ponder what I need to do to fix those problems during my runs.
If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend that you try a little slower-paced distance running. Just like everything else, start off with shorter runs and work your way up. It's great for the mind and the body of a tennis lover!
A nice side benefit to running is I get to use this time to think about my game. I get into a good mindset while running that allows me to "solve" little issues in my life, at least mentally. When I am having problems on the court, it is a great help to be able to ponder what I need to do to fix those problems during my runs.
If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend that you try a little slower-paced distance running. Just like everything else, start off with shorter runs and work your way up. It's great for the mind and the body of a tennis lover!