I grew up in St. Cloud, MN and started playing tennis when I was about 9 years old. My best friend and I rode our bikes to public tennis courts in town and taught ourselves to play.

Stretching exercises improve flexibility and include moves like the standing quad stretch, hamstring stretch, triceps stretch, and chest and shoulder stretch.

For Sue Bayer, the best part of playing pickleball is building her skills, getting great exercise, and meeting new people. And while she typically plays at the Lifetime Flagship location, twice a year her home court is located thousands of miles away.

Before a tennis or pickleball match, focus on eating a meal or snack rich in easily digestible, high-carb foods like pasta, rice, and bananas to provide quick energy

Jessica Worden’s tennis journey began the summer after first grade and what started as a fun, childhood activity quickly grew into a lifelong passion and competitive career. 

Building and maintaining overall strength is important for people of all ages not only so you can perform your best on the tennis or pickleball court, but also maintain your health.

From crafting makeshift racquets out of plywood to winning competitions worldwide, Fred Pardillo is passionate about tennis.

For athletes, the best strength exercises include squats, bench press, overhead press, lunges, push-ups and pull-ups.

If you’ve spent time at Michael Lynne’s, you likely recognize the familiar face featured in this month’s Employee Spotlight. For 27 years, Anne Burke has been a core member of Michael Lynne’s team and as manager, she uses her expertise and passion for racquet sports to help customers find the right gear and feel at home.

When you are playing tennis or pickleball in the summer, it's crucial to take steps to stay hydrated, cool and to prevent heat-related illness so you can maintain performance.

Join us for the 2025 Teddies Tennis Fest! Help raise money for the boys’ and girls’ Roosevelt High School Tennis Teams. Special guest instructor is Christin Schumann, Elite RSPA Tennis Professional and National Cardio Tennis Trainer!

On Aug. 1, 1990, Michael Lynne’s Tennis Shop opened its doors to the public. Thank you for 36 years of service!

Sia and Mayka Lo are a true team on and off the court. Married for over 30 years, the pair started as tennis players and are now pickleball enthusiasts. We recently caught up with this dynamic duo to talk about why they love to play the game as a couple.

One of the fastest growing racquet sports worldwide, padel combines elements of tennis and squash and is played in an enclosed court surrounded by glass walls. The Heights Racquet and Social Club in Mendota Heights is offering open houses and two-month trial packages for racquet sport enthusiasts looking to learn about the game.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, it’s essential that you’re taking steps to stay healthy and prevent pickleball injuries. Here are some tips from our friends at HIT Results Fitness:

When it comes to strength training for racquet sports, sometimes it’s all in the wrists. Having strong wrists is beneficial for anyone playing pickleball or tennis. You can improve shot velocity and control.

From school gyms to city courts, the sport is building camaraderie in this small Minnesota farm community.

The Beyond Walls “Fun”raiser Pickleball Social & Padel Open Play is taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at The Heights Racquet and Social Club.

Get ready to serve up some fun because May is National Tennis Month! Whether you are new to the game, an experienced player or you're coming back after some time away, get moving and join in the celebration of the world's healthiest sport.