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Spring Into Action

Tips to get back into tennis shape Tennis is a demanding sport that requires a combination of strength, agility, and endurance. Preparing your body for...

The Chilling Challenge: Physiology of Playing Tennis in Cold Weather

By Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS, FACSM, CTPS, MTPS, Kovacs Institute Tennis is a sport that demands peak physical and mental performance. However, when the cold...

At 50-Plus Years Old, Your Best Tennis Is Still Ahead Of...

By Neeru Jayanthi, M.D., Director, Emory Tennis Medicine Program It’s common for adult tennis players to feel that their best tennis is behind them. Some...

Maximizing Performance On The Tennis Court: Tips for the summer season

By incorporating these expert tips into your summer tennis routine, you can give yourself a competitive edge and enjoy a successful season on the...
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Do You Have A Sleep Protocol Like The Best Athletes In...

By Mark Kovacs, Ph.D., CTPS, MTPS, Kovacs Institute At our Institute, we work with some of the best professional athletes on the planet, as well...
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Should You Be Applying The Same Sport Science Concepts Used By...

By Mark Kovacs, Ph.D., CTPS, MTPS, Kovacs Institute  The work we do with some of the best athletes in the world involves advanced sport science...
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What Areas Should Be Trained To Be A Better Tennis Player?

By Mark Kovacs, Ph.D., CTPS, MTPS Tennis is a great sport for fitness and health. However, to play at a competitive level, you can do...
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Do The Tennis 10+ Warmup/Cool Down

By Neeru Jayanthi, MD, Director Emory Tennis Medicine; Tony Tran, ATC, Emory Tennis Medicine; Lucy Avant, NYU (Pre-Med) Tennis Player, Emory Tennis Medicine intern;...
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Get Strong For Tennis

By Dr. Mark Kovacs, CTPS, MTPS; CEO, Kovacs Institute; Executive Director International Tennis Performance Association Have you ever watched professional players play a match live?...
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What Can Tennis Players Learn From Baseball?

By Dr. Mark Kovacs, CTPS, MTPS; CEO, Kovacs Institute; Executive Director International Tennis Performance Association It is not often that tennis and baseball are used...