Racquetball

For many people, exercise comes much easier in the form of competition, and Racquetball offers one of the most physically intense and enjoyable types of easily contained, indoor cardio sports. Racquetball classes teach you the basics of the game and allow you to compete with others, utilizing your speed, flexibility, strength, and hand-eye coordination to burn fat, help your heart, and hopefully, taste victory!

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More Details On Racquetball

History: Invented by Joe Sobek in 1948, Racquetball is a combination of the games of Squash and Handball. It involves two competitors, relatively small rackets, a hollow rubber ball, and a playing area contained with a room in which the wall, ceiling, and floor are all in-play. Health Clubs started embracing the game shortly after its inception, thanks to its convenience as an indoor sport and considerable fitness benefits. Racquetball's future looks bright, with competitive leagues and just-for-fun classes both increasing in popularity in the 21st century.

Duration of Class: Usually 1 hour

Caloric Burn: Between 500-700 cal/hr for 150 lb person, depending on intensity of competition

Levels Offered: Varies by class, but players usually join classes based on experience levels: beginner, intermediate, expert.

Attire: Shorts and t-shirts or polos are typical, along with quality tennis shoes and sweat bands.

Desired Results: Burn fat, improve heart health, lung capacity, endurance, muscle tone.

Gender: Male or Female

Things to Bring: Racquet, racquet cover, ball, water, towel.