After a few months of play and paying closer attention to heart rate and recovery, I dig into whether pickleball is a legitimate workout or just a fun social hour, covering its interval-style cardio load, balance and reflex benefits, common injury pitfalls, and how it stacks up against walking, swimming, and cycling.
I also share a personal lesson from a strained calf to make the case that a proper warm-up and gradual buildup are essential, even for a sport with a "low impact" reputation.
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🏓 Do you think pickleball is…
🏓 Do you think pickleball is actually a workout, or is it just a fun way to stay active? I think the answer might be both!
One of the things that makes…
One of the things that makes pickleball interesting after 50 is that you're moving without necessarily feeling like you're doing a traditional workout. Walking, reaching, changing direction and reacting to the ball all add up.