FEBRUARY 2017 womenshealth.com.au 35Best Body tennis
ARMS
“They’re the levers
that contact the
ball,” says Pratt.
“They, therefore,
need to be at a
certain strength to
deal well with the
impact force.”CORE
“A strong core, and
a good awareness
of your core, is also
very important,”
says Pratt.LEGS
They’re your most
vital body part for
tennis, says Pratt.
Hence, Serena’s
Wonder Woman pins.
“Tennis is a rotational
sport and it all starts
from the feet up.”IT’S ACE FOR...
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“Being a high-
impact sport,
tennis also
increases bone
density, which
helps prevent
osteoporosis,”
says Pratt.
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