Excuses Don't Fly

Warmup: 5 min Jump Rope

Strength: 5x5 Deadlift

WOD:     21-15-9 Reps of:

                    Box Jump (24")
                    Burpees

Tabata: Hang Power Clean @ 95/65 lbs


I think the single most appealing aspect of tennis to me is the fact that it is a one-on-one sport. You take the court in competition and pit your physical and mental grit against your opponents. And at the end of the match if you've given your best you have no excuses and can walk away feeling satisfied (win or lose). However, tennis also has the ability to crush your spirit if you let yourself mentally break down and give up before the match is over. Then you not only lose the match, but you disappoint yourself and likely your coach, parents, etc.

Don't make excuses. If you performed poorly do your best to understand why and focus on that in practice until it's not an issue anymore. If you lack mental toughness TennisWOD may be the best thing that will ever happen to your tennis game. Pushing yourself through the stress and discomfort of these workouts will make you a better tennis player, and a better person. If you hit these WODs the way you're supposed to then you will push yourself harder in the gym than you ever will on court. You'll find yourself in the tiebreak of the third set staring down your opponent knowing that you've worked harder than them, are fitter than them, and will grind out every single point until you win and they lose.