If you think you can't play tennis anymore because it requires too much activity and running around, recreational doubles is the answer for you. Racquet, balls, shoes and court.
Tennis is a 'play for life' sport.
If you can walk, you can play. According to LGE Sport Science in Orlando, Fla., three hours of moderate tennis per week will burn 1,397 calories, and competitive tennis burns even more. Another advantage of tennis, even for novices, is that it works all the major muscle groups, particularly the quads, hamstrings, shoulders and upper arms. For intermediate and advanced players, the sport is very aerobic, but that doesn't mean that beginners can't get benefits from it. In response to that trend, Brookhaven offers popular classes in beginner aerobic tennis that provide a challenging total-body workout through nonstop drills and practice.