A thrilling, challenging, and rewarding way to improve your health, fitness, and well-being.
Racquetball involves hitting a rubber ball with a racquet on an indoor or outdoor court. It’s played by two or four players who can use any of the four walls to return the ball. It’s fast, fun, and easy to learn.
Here are some of the benefits of playing racquetball:
- Burns calories and fat: Racquetball is a high-intensity sport that requires constant movement, sprinting, and swinging. You can burn between 600 to 800 calories in one hour of play.
- Strengthens muscles and bones: Racquetball works your whole body, especially your core, arms, legs, and back. It also improves your balance, coordination, and flexibility.
- Boosts heart health: Racquetball is a great cardiovascular exercise that increases your heart rate, blood circulation, and oxygen delivery.
- Enhances mental health: Racquetball is not only physical, but also mental. It challenges you to think strategically, react quickly, and focus on the game. It also releases endorphins, the feel-good hormones that improve your mood and reduce stress.
- Improves social wellness: Racquetball is a social sport that allows you to interact with other players, make new friends, and enjoy a sense of community. It’s a friendly, inclusive sport that welcomes people of all backgrounds and skill levels.
We invite you to play racquetball at the Asheville YMCA.
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