Guillem Tomàs i Giner
Fitness Coach
From representing Spain in junior championships to academia and coaching, Guillem's journey is inspiring. He's a professor at Universidad Europea de València and holds certifications from PTR and LTA. 📚
Guillem's coaching includes esteemed roles at David Ferrer's academy and the LTA in London. He worked with ATP and WTA players like Nuria Parrizas and Anastasia Gasanova and Sesil Karatantcheva. 🎾
Guillem brings a wealth of expertise to the academy, ensuring players are physically primed for their tennis journey.
Current coach for Niria Párrizas Díaz (Spain), the winner WTA Canberra 2024, career highest ranking - TOP 25 WTA.
"My primary goal is to empower the academy's players to deliver their best in every training session. I firmly believe that this unwavering commitment is the key to realizing the goals they've set for themselves."
Comprehensive Fitness Training for Tennis and Padel Players
Fitness training for tennis players is crucial to achieving peak performance in their sport. To achieve this, various scenarios and exercises are employed to work on key aspects such as strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. Here, we describe the different training modalities we use:
1. Beach:
- The beach provides a challenging environment for tennis training due to the resistance of the sand.
- Tennis players can perform beach running exercises to improve leg strength and cardiovascular endurance.
- The sand is also excellent for agility and coordination exercises, enhancing speed and agility on the court.
2. Athletics Track:
- The athletics track is ideal for working on speed and endurance.
- Tennis players engage in sprints and endurance runs to enhance speed and the ability to stay in motion during long rallies.
- Jumping and weightlifting exercises can help strengthen the legs and core, improving overall strength.
3. Tennis Court:
- On the tennis court itself, specific exercises are performed to work on agility, speed, and endurance.
- Tennis players practice explosive movements, quick changes of direction, and extended training sessions to improve endurance and recovery during matches.
4. Gym:
- The gym is essential for developing the strength and flexibility required for tennis.
- Tennis players focus on weightlifting exercises to strengthen major muscle groups, providing power in their shots.
- Flexibility is addressed through stretching and mobility exercises to prevent injuries and enhance range of motion on the court.
In summary, the fitness training of tennis players encompasses a variety of scenarios and exercises to develop the strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility necessary for optimal performance. The combination of training on the beach, athletics track, tennis court, and gym is key to preparing tennis players for the challenges of competition.
Guillem Tomàs i Giner