Latest posts by Simon Zeitler
Fair or unfair – the No. 1 doping cases
The tennis world was recently shaken by two doping cases that involved both the men’s and (former) women’s World No. 1. Both Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek were tested positive for traces of banned substances, but the consequences were either none or very limited, if we think of other doping cases in the world of […]
The mental game – why tennis is played in your head
Usually, I write a lot of time about fitness and nutrition, that can both help you a ton on the courts. But as we all know, this loved game of ours isn’t just played with physicality but also requires mental strength. There are a ton of books, videos and products available to better your mental […]
Tennis fitness while traveling
I was out traveling the last two weeks and as per usual, my number one concern was how to stay active and fit during this time. I’ve spent a lot of time in the past dwelling about this and this trip was kind of a revelation for me, and I wanted to share my ideas […]
Fitness equipment for tennis – what do you really need
We are tennis nerds. So, it may be in our DNA to get out shopping for gadgets that we trust in improving our tennis, including fitness equipment. There is so much stuff out there, from the classic fitness offerings to the tennis-specific things. Time for us to give you a brief overview what you should […]
UTS, Six Kings – will new formats change tennis?
These past weeks have been a couple of interesting ones with a break between the Asian hardcourt swing and the European indoor tournaments. The players used this break to either recover or add a bit more of playing time in different formats. This has not only sparked a debate whether it is a bit two-faced […]
Foundational strength – part 2: upper body and core
Of course, the foundational strength work for tennis is not just about the lower body. Muscles around the entire core and upper body are taxed when playing, be it on the serve or and groundstroke. So, it only makes sense to also build and strengthen the muscles and structures around them. Here is a short […]
Training for kids – where to start?
I have recently read a book about the effect of sitting on our health, which included also a stunning part about how activity in our lives declined through the years. And this includes children as well, who not only get less and less proper sports education but also tend to sit more and more at […]
The ideal amount of protein for tennis?
One question that kept popping up throughout the entire time I did nutrition and fitness coaching was this – “How much protein do I need?”. In a world where almost every other food is sold in a low-carb or high-protein version, this might be confusing to a lot of people. And to be fair, the […]
PLYGN Strings – a new player on the string market?
From time to time there are new string manufacturers popping up with interesting offers and the market has become increasingly diverse. Another new player on the strings market is PLYGN strings from Germany, which is working with German factories and mainly offers poly strings of a broad variety. I was lucky enough to test their […]
Foundational strength for tennis – part 1: legs
When looking at tennis players fitness training, we usually do not expect them to lift heavy weights or spend great amounts of time in the gym. However, as tennis is a sport of explosive movements and a lot of stress on the body, all tennis players will have to go through a good amount of […]
