005 The Best Warm Up Routines I Ben Wolfe

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Insider's Playbook – A Senior Tennis Unpacked Podcast

Mike Rogers

8 episodes

9 hours ago

Strategic Conversations for Competitive Senior Tennis Players. If you’re over 50 and still love the competition — whether it’s league play, tournaments, or just that one rival at your club — Insider’s Playbook is your secret weapon. Hosted by senior tournament competitor Mike Rogers, this interview series goes beyond generic tennis tips and brings you into strategic conversations with elite coaches, national champions, and mental performance experts. Each episode delivers actionable tactics, training insights, and mindset strategies that help you play smarter, compete longer, and win more matches — no matter your age. Subscribe now and step inside the playbook that top senior players use to keep raising their game.

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005 The Best Warm Up Routines I Ben Wolfe

Insider's Playbook – A Senior Tennis Unpacked Podcast

14 minutes 54 seconds

2 weeks ago

005 The Best Warm Up Routines I Ben Wolfe

In this episode of Insider's Playbook, host Mike Rogers speaks with performance coach Ben Wolfe about the essential warm-up routines for senior tennis players. They discuss the importance of dynamic stretching, engaging specific muscle groups, and preventing injuries to maintain competitive play. Ben emphasizes the significance of understanding the 'why' behind warm-up exercises to motivate players to take care of their bodies. The conversation also touches on practical tips for quick warm-up routines that can be done before matches.

Contact Coach Ben Wolfe:

Website: https://wolfetennisperformance.com

Workshops: https://wolfetennisperformance.com/tennisworkshops

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfetennisperformance

Takeaways

· The more you move on the court, the more important warm-up is.

· Static stretching is not effective before playing tennis.

· Dynamic stretching involves movement and is crucial for warming up.

· Engaging shoulder muscles helps prevent injuries.

· Strengthening the stomach can alleviate back issues.

· Knee pain often indicates issues elsewhere in the body.

· Glute activation is essential for overall strength and injury prevention.

· A quick warm-up can be done in under 10 minutes.

· Understanding the reasons behind warm-up routines motivates players.

· Taking care of your body now can prevent future injuries.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Warm-Up for Senior Tennis Players

10:42 Dynamic Stretching and Engagement Techniques

13:42 Understanding the Why Behind Warm-Up Routines

About Senior Tennis Unpacked
Senior Tennis Unpacked brings you three ways to stay sharp and inspired on court:

· Changeover — weekly articles with insights, stories, and strategies for senior players

· Insider’s Playbook — expert interview series with coaches, champions, and performance pros

· Gold Ball Tennis — my personal journey chasing national titles and sharing what I learn along the way

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Bonus Guides:

· Up Your Tennis Game — Smart strategies to win more

· Frustrated to Focus — Mental reset for better matches

· Get Fit Get Strong — Tennis-specific strength and mobility plan