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The more vigorous an activity, however, the more calories youâll burn. Changes in body weight are related to both the duration and intensity of play. Playing singles tennis at average intensity expends 300-600 kcal/h, while high intensity tennis training expends 450-900 kcal/h. Diabetes. The incidence of diabetes worldwide of persons aged 20 or above in 1995 was 4% (approx. 135 million), a figure that will increase to approx. 5.4% (300 million people) by 2025.
This review focuses on the characteristics of tennis players during match play and provides a greater insight into the energy demands of tennis. A tennis match often lasts longer than an hour and in some cases more than five hours. During a match there is a combination of periods of maximal or near maximal work and longer periods of moderate and low intensity activity. Match intensity varies considerably depending on the players' level, style, and sex.