Squash is a game for maintaining health and a great mood

If you are looking for a sport that is ideal for emotional relaxation and well-being, then the favorite game of the British royal family definitely deserves special attention. Plus, this is a great way to get rid of excess weight, develop coordination and even conduct successful business negotiations, which is confirmed by numerous similar scenes in popular foreign films.

What is squash — sport or entertainment?

It is no secret that international competitions are held in this sports discipline. There are professional athletes who are known all over the world. For amateurs, two or three workouts a week are enough. Such a load provides an opportunity:

Get rid of excess weight, because during each training session lasting 60 minutes, you can burn more than 500-700 calories;

Develop coordination and speed of movement;

Feel the spirit of competition while practicing together with a coach, friends or colleagues.

The rules are extremely simple. In most cases, one introductory lesson is enough for a novice athlete to learn not only the names of game terms, but also to master the key basics of this sport.

Squash and tennis — differences

The key difference is the absence of a grid. At the same time, the players are next to each other, and not on opposite sides of the court. The essence of the competition consists in hitting the ball with a racket, which must be directed to a certain sector in such a way that the opponent could not repel the projectile. Additionally, among the differences , it is worth highlighting:

You can only play in special indoor areas;

Markings are available on the floor and wall;

The size and material of which the balls are made;

The shape, weight and size of the rackets.

In general, badminton, squash and tennis are very similar — the difference between them is insignificant.

Squash — the history of its origin and the benefits of training

In addition to the advantages already considered, it is worth highlighting the high intensity. Thanks to this, during training sessions and friendly matches, athletes get the opportunity to completely abstract from the outside world and any negative extraneous thoughts. Additional advantages are:

Ease of mastering. The history of squash, which dates back to 1883 in Oxford, confirms that it is much easier to play it and you can reach a decent level after a few classes;

Development of strength and endurance. An hour of play is comparable to a two-hour run on a treadmill;

Improved reaction. The pace is so frenzied that decisions have to be made quickly and without hesitation;

Versatility and accessibility. People of any age and gender can play. Moreover, it can be done even without special preparation and regardless of the current state of physical fitness.

Getting ready for training. Equipment

The mandatory set includes lightweight sneakers that do not paint the floor and have a stable heel, a special graphite racket, a comfortable shape (even an ordinary sports T-shirt and shorts will do).

 

Gyms and an indoor gaming court are located at CJSC, South Administrative District of Moscow, on Olof Palme Street, 5, near the metro stations “Fili”, “University”, “Victory Park” and “Sportivnaya”. Thanks to this, it will not be difficult for you to arrive at classes on time and get a charge of positive emotions, good health and real adrenaline!