Squash is a game for people that like their racquet sports fast and sweaty. When played regularly, squash improves your cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Throughout the game you will be running, leaping and diving for the ball. Squash also improves on your flexibility and strength in the back and abdomen from twisting and turning. Squash is great to play as an individual and also in pairs. Squash is not only great for improving your fitness, but is also excellent in improving your reflexes. Squash is a great social game. Passport2Fitness gives you access to a number of squash facilities as well as a large, growing network of Health & Fitness clubs across Australia. To find out more on a location use the links below:

• Protect your eyes: Wear shatter proof goggles while playing squash to avoid eye injury.
• Wear proper shoes: It is best to where tennis or racket ball shoes. Try to avoid jogging or aerobic shoes when playing squash.
• Pace yourself: Don't start the game too quickly. Normally courts are booked for 45 minutes and the last 15 minutes will feel like hours, pace yourself.
• Position yourself: Do as little running around as possible by positioning yourself in the centre of the court whenever you can. Make your opponent do all the chasing. (unless you want to get fit)
• Stay focussed: Never take your eye off the ball. This is for two reasons, one so you make sure you return properly and two for your health. The ball will be moving quickly and it can hurt!