Is tennis good for losing weight?

Question

Is tennis good for losing weight?

Answer 1

um depends u will need to go to the gym to build up muscle and also do agility training tennis is alot of running and muscle work

Answer 2

Yes....as long as you don't eat Buffalo wings after you play.  it gives you the work out you need but if you eat same fatty food you've been eating so far, it defeats the purpose

Answer 3

it is GREAT for losing weight. and good for getting in perfect shape dude!

Answer 4

tennis is excellent for losing weight YES!

Answer 5

if you play constantly

Answer 6

probully you have to run a lot

Answer 7

yeah, its really good.

Answer 8

Yes many proffesional players canlose up to 10 pounds in water weight in a single match

Answer 9

any sport that requires movement is good for losing weight

Answer 10

All these guys don't even get down to the simple facts

Tennis Burns Upwards of 450 Calories an hour on average

defiantly a great sport for your health

Answer 11

Of course, after all the running. I play 2-3 hrs twice a week and after that I go to the gym and lift weights for another hour. But don't go to Burger King or McDonald's after you play tennis. Drink a lot of fluid and eat banana or apple.

Answer 12

Any type of activity that gets your heart rate pumping will help you loose weight.

Answer 13

Yes as a former player, I can tell you that it will get you in shape, which will help you burn calories faster.

Though you may not lose weight, you may lose body fat, because you'll gain a lot of muscle, which weighs more than fat.

Good luck! Tennis is a great sport.

Answer 14

It's great because your on youe toes constantly your running and jumping .

A 1/2 hr burns 60 cal if your playing doubles thats nly useing half the full court.

Answer 15

If you can play tennis consistently, then yes.  The problem with tennis is that you usually need a partner to play with and you may only be able to play only a few times a week, pending on your schedule.  If you want to lose weight, tennis is a great way to exercise, but it shouldn't be your only way to exercise.  Find another flexible way of exercising, like joining a gym, swimming, biking, or running (probably the best way to lose weight, if done right, and consistently).  If you get addicted to tennis and play 6 times a week like me, then yeah, tennis is a great way to have fun AND lose weight at the same time.

Answer 16

Yes! You are running constantly. I LOVE tennis. I've played it forever. I used to have a gut, but now I have a six-pack. Oh yeah!

Answer 17

Not only losing weight but for getting really toned and fit too!

Answer 18

Only if you play it on th e Weekends.

Answer 19

yes it is because your constantly on the move and it helps your cardiovascular health as well.

Answer 20

yeah movin sport burns calories like h.e.l.l

Answer 21

Of course it is.

Have you seen a fat tennis player ?

Answer 22

I guess you could say that it is good for losing weight, you get lots of workout and sweat, and you become fit. Running around alot instead of eating so much is good to lose weight.

Answer 23

as long as you sweat

Answer 24

prooooblly not-

Answer 25

Yeah tennis is a great way to lose weight! It exercises your waist and legs, strengthens your arms.

Good luck(: