Although I’m only 5’3” (on the short side), my weight is pretty much in check – I checked out my BMI and I’m very close to being underweight, but that’s not the problem..

For the last month, I’ve been pretty inactive. I wanted to exercise and be in shape, but I’ve just been really lazy and relaxed quite a bit. My jaw muscle (?) has been hurting recently, and random muscles in my elbows, or thighs or the one connecting my calves to thigh muscles (behind the knee), and my gums in my mouth…

This is bad, right? How do I make myself feel better (exercise releases endorphins?) but without a whole lot of commitment, I don’t want to have to hit the gym for like an hour everyday – I’m just a teenager so I have school and other things to focus on.. I play tennis, but that won’t be regularly possible, if at all, at least for another month.

Any suggestions appreciated :] Thank youuuuu

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I recently joined a gym and I want to learn a new sport. Years ago I was a gymnast and into martial arts but now I’m looking to get into a more traditional sport like tennis. I was thinking of signing up for private lessons at my gym but I have a few questions.

1) 7 years ago when I was a teenager I briefly tried tennis and developed what’s called "tennis elbow." It hasn’t bothered me in a long time but is there a possibility it could become aggravated again by playing? I have an elbow brace, would that help?

2) How difficult is tennis? I’m in shape and naturally athletic, but it seems like tennis requires more of a technique?

3) How many lessons does it usually take to play decently? I’m not in any rush, just curious as to how most people progress. I assume it’s based on how much you practice?

4) Do you always have to practice (outside a lesson) with another player? Are their skills you can practice alone?

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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