Tennis practice wall - How do I count that?

klybarger
klybarger Posts: 214
edited September 20 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm trying to ease my way back into playing tennis and want to practice before getting back on the courts. So I've been hitting for about 1/2-1 hour on a practice wall; really working up quite a sweat. But my question is how do I log this? In the database, there is just tennis - doubles & singles. Technically it's more than singles because I'm the only one hitting the ball! Opinions would be appreciated!

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  • AngelaBeaulieu
    AngelaBeaulieu Posts: 109 Member
    I would put singles . . . because yes you are the only one hitting the ball but you also have to remember if you were playing with another person they would be making you run a heck of alot more.
  • leighoconnell
    leighoconnell Posts: 217
    actually, I've played competitive tennis my whole life. You run less with doubles because you only need to cover half a court, therefore I would put in doubles since you arent going to be running to much. Additionally, the space used for such practice is considerable smaller than the actual half a court you'd use for a game. You just move faster playing against a wall.
  • leighoconnell
    leighoconnell Posts: 217
    btw your picture of the little kid in the pumpkin is AWESOME!!!
  • eglass64
    eglass64 Posts: 180
    try a heart rate / calorie monitor
  • leighoconnell
    leighoconnell Posts: 217
    I've been out for a little while due to an injury, but when I would get in shape for tennis season I'd find a friend who could play and we'd just goof off and have fun getting back into the swing of things. Our favorite thing was to pretend we were at Wimbolden and we'd narate our whole pathetic game. Kept us from getting frustrated. We'd usually hit back and forth for about 3 hours 3 times a week and I'd hit the gym for about 2 hours 3 days a week lifting weights and working on my legs and running on the treadmill. I can tell you this got me in shape fast and greatly improved my game. I also used to hit against the wall to on days my friend couldn't play and I would also find an empty court and practice my serves. I ate really healthy too. If you do this you'll be in competitive shape in no time and loose a lot of weight
  • klybarger
    klybarger Posts: 214
    Forgot to mention that I suck - so I do a little running. I think I'll keep it at singles because right now my heart rate elevates dramatically.

    I've always just played for fun as I'm not all into that competitive thing. Several years ago, I was playing 3-4 times per week and really got into shape (so many compliments on my calves!). For me, tennis is way funner than going to the stinky gym. I know I'll eventually have to get into the gym for the strength training, but this will do for now.
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