Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and it just so happens to be 125 years old this year. It is also considered to be the most prestigious.
There are some outstanding women tennis players out there and two of my favourites are definitely Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.
Maria won Wimbledon way back in 2004 at the tender age of just 17; amazing!
Serena Williams is quite a remarkable woman too. After winning Wimbledon in 2010 she was out celebrating and some how cut both feet on broken glass, she lost so much blood that she passed out and realized later that she’d sliced through a ligament and one of her toes was hanging off. Serena then spent 5 months with one foot in a plaster cast Ouch….!
In March of this year blood clots were diagnosed blocking the main arteries to her lungs. Thank goodness they caught it early enough.
This amazing woman is now back and incredibly, ready to defend her title.
How do these inspirational women get physically fit enough after being out of action for so long?
Tennis fitness requires co-ordination, flexibility, endurance and strength. Metabolic circuit training (MCT) is an excellent way to achieve all of these.
Workout Like a Wimbledon Tennis Star
For this MCT workout you’ll need a Swiss Ball and a set of dumbbells.
Circuit 1
Swiss ball push-ups – 12 reps
Jump squats – 15 reps
Swiss ball dumbbell pullovers – 12 reps
Jump Lunges – 12 reps
Circuit 2
Tricep extension – 12 reps
Dumbbell squat with military press – 15 reps
Walking lunges – 12 reps each leg
One-arm shoulder press – 12 reps
Complete circuit 1, 4 x before moving onto circuit 2. The only rest you should be taking is in between circuit 1 & 2 and that should be for 2 minutes.
I challange you to do the Wimbledon Workout 4 x a week for the next 4 weeks to really see some amazing changes in your physique. Share your results on the Facebook page > www.Facebook.com/TheFlatStomachSolution
This workout is best suited if you're an intermediate or advanced exerciser! For workouts better suited to the begginer, please visit: www.stephricefitness.com
Here's hoping that Kim Clijsters also has a speedy recovery.
Good luck to all the ladies in the tournament, my money is definitely on Serena.
You go girl….
