For many seniors, tennis is a great way to achieve and maintain fitness and offers them many health benefits. One review of academic research into tennis‘ effect on seniors found that veteran tennis players displayed high aerobic capacity, greater bone density in specific areas, lower body fat, and more strength.
Also question is, at what age should you stop playing tennis?
Thankfully, there is NO age limit for tennis, on either the young or the old side. I suppose you can‘t play tennis until you can walk and move in a coordinated fashion. But I know Tracy Austin was playing tennis at age 4. And the USTA has tournament play for folks who are 90+.
Thereof, what does tennis do to a girl’s body?
Injury Patterns
Female tennis players have a higher rate of hip and lower-leg injuries, while male athletes report a higher rate of thigh and trunk injuries. Young girls have a higher prevalence of back, shoulder, and bilateral wrist pain, compared to young boys.