Squash is one of the best sports for developing cardio and muscular strength. During a typical 45-minute session, players can expect to burn up to 1,000 calories and exercise all the muscles of the body from the arms (ball striking) to the legs (lunging) and the core (stabilizing) while playing a competitive, endorphin-bosting game.

Combined with the physical demands, squash requires fine skills (ball placement and shot deception), and tactical skills (ball positioning and building of rallies). It serves as a supermen test of physical and mental reactions, with the ball frequently reaching speeds upwards of 170mph whilst players jostle and maneuver for supremacy of the court.

The best way to get acquainted with the sport is to get on the court and try striking the ball.