Whether you want to raise the next Serena Williams or just want a great way to have some family fun, tennis can be a healthy part of your lifestyle. 

That’s because tennis works both your brain and your body. "You can get a great cardiovascular workout, and it’s great for agility and strength, but you also have to stay mentally engaged," says Kurt Kamperman, chief executive for community tennis development at the United States Tennis Association (USTA). That double benefit may be why tennis is so popular now. Since 2000, it's the fastest growing traditional sport, according to the USTA. 

Here’s how you can get your kids started playing tennis -- and how to make it a regular part of your everyday life.

Playing tennis on a large court with fast balls can be intimidating for young kids. That's why the USTA came up with a program called QuickStart Tennis. 

QuickStart introduces children 10 years old and younger to the game with a smaller court and racket, as well as slower balls. “It’s made a huge difference in kids getting engaged in the game,” says Kamperman. If your kids are interested in playing tennis, log on for more information on how they could participate in this program.