Tennis, the long view.
Science-backed essays about the health, longevity, and social benefits of recreational tennis. Read one before your next session.
Science-backed essays about the health, longevity, and social benefits of recreational tennis. Read one before your next session.
Copenhagen City Heart Study: tennis adds 9.7 years to life expectancy — more than any other sport studied. Inside the social hypothesis.
Cardiovascular fitness, bone health, coordination, mental sharpness. Why tennis is a complete workout for body and mind.
Consistency beats intensity. The science of why weekly play trumps occasional marathons, and how to build habits that stick.
Tennis as a third place. How regular doubles play builds friendships, fights loneliness, and creates lasting bonds across generations.
For recreational players, doubles often wins on accessibility, social connection, and longevity. A defense of the underrated format.