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Dr. Mark Kovacs: Building your body for better performance
Mar 21, 2022
Dr. Mark Kovacs, former director of Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning at USTA, discusses topics like starting a fitness program, overtraining, hydration for tournaments, generating power on the serve, focusing on specific body parts, and the importance of hydration and conditioning for service speed.
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- When starting a fitness plan, focus on building a foundation with basic exercises before advancing.
- In tennis training, individualizing and prioritizing different components such as strength, mobility, and endurance is crucial for enhancing performance.
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Building a Foundation in Fitness Training
When starting a fitness plan, it's important to focus on building a foundation. This involves engaging in basic, simple exercises rather than jumping into advanced movements too quickly. A recommended approach is to start with a basic program that includes familiar exercises such as planks, lunges, hamstring exercises, and shoulder movements. It's also advisable to seek guidance from a trained professional to ensure safe and effective training.
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