How To Train For Pickleball Power

Everybody loves pickleball, it seems. But did you know that working out can give you a huge advantage on the court?
 
It’s true. If you want to have more endurance on the (smaller than tennis) court, more power in your swing, and more ability to make those shots – all the time smiling – then you need to come in here and join us for strength, power, mobility, and endurance training.
 
Pickleball champs and trainers alike share some solid recommendations.
 
First, it’s important to do a dynamic warm-up before playing. PLEASE STOP STRETCHING BEFORE YOU PLAY! You want to warm up with gentle movements that will be similar to those done while playing, things like bodyweight squats, lunges for legs,  arm circles for shoulders, and rotational twists for the obliques. 
 
They’ll even feel good. (If they don’t, then stop.)
 
Core strength is critical in pickleball, especially rotational core strength – like it is in tennis, golf and other sports. 
 
Also important are the glutes (also known as your butt). We suggest lunges with a pause for balance, and simple glute bridges, or hip raises. Pickleball requires quick stops and starts, so it’s important to stay balanced. 
 
For power and endurance, look at High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as a smart way to mimic the game while building stamina. This basically means working for a time interval (say, 40 seconds) and then resting for another interval (maybe 20 seconds). The exercises should be done quickly and/or explosively.
 
The bottom line is clear. If you want to enjoy pickleball safely and competitively, then you’ll benefit from working out with us. So, come on in and let’s get going!

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