My education has been quite extensive; built on these three pillars: University degrees (3 of them from two different universities) Countless courses at technical centers Lots of reading on my own By far the most valuable of the three was the reading I did on my own time and based on my interests and ambitions. […]
What to Eat Before, During and After a Padel Match
What we need to ensure before a padel match is that we have an optimal reserve of glycogen. The process is known as carb-loading. Glycogen reserves are the body’s reserves of carbohydrates, and they will help us maintain our energy levels for the duration of the match. Athletes engaged in exercise over a long period […]
How the Dickens Process Can Completely Change Your Outlook to Life
The Dickens Process, named after the famous novelist Charles Dickens, is a unique approach to personal development and self-improvement that has been popularized by life coach and motivational speaker Tony Robbins. The process is based on the themes and lessons present in Dickens’ classic novella, “A Christmas Carol,” in which the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, is […]
Knowing When to Replace Your Padel Shoes
Is it time for new padel shoes? Should you own more than one pair of padel shoes? Just which padel shoes should you buy anyway? Since your shoes are the only thing that comes between you and the court surface, they’re pretty important. If you’ve been shopping for padel shoes lately, then you know – […]
What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
There are many misconceptions around Cholesterol that I want to tackle in this post. I have inherited high cholesterol levels and so I have a personal interest in the subject. Typically doctors tell me that I need to eat healthy; as if I don’t already do so as an athlete. I understand that many people […]
Getting a NIE for a Newborn in Barcelona
An important procedure that you need to do for newborns in Barcelona is to obtain the NIE card. A NIE number is a “Número de Identificación de Extranjeros” i.e. a “foreigner’s identification number” in Spain. Expats moving to Spain need an NIE number to work in Spain, take out private Spanish health insurance and apply for […]
The Basics of Sport Massage
As an athlete playing padel, part of my routine is massage therapy. I’ve already written about my foam rolling routine and TENS machine that are my daily way of keeping my muscles massaged, but of course, there is no substitute for real massage sessions with a qualified therapist. Getting frequent massages might seem to be […]
How to Export Photos from iPhone to an External Drive
I don’t like using Apple’s applications and proprietary file storage types for photos. I like it old school where I can just drag photos from my devices to my external drive in a folder and organize them manually via folders. Storing photos on iCloud is a privacy concern that not many people care about, but […]
A Guide to Renting an Apartment in Barcelona (2026)
TL;DR — Barcelona Rental Reality in 2026 Average rent: ~€1,550/month for a 1-bed, ~€2,050/month for a 2-bed (up 40-50% from 2020) Rent control is real: All of Barcelona is a zona tensionada — new contracts are capped by the government reference index Agency fees: Legally, landlords must pay them now (not you) — but some […]
The Best Books and Resources for Learning Exercise Physiology
As I continue to immerse myself in padel and strive to improve every year, I’ve taken it upon myself to really learn how the human body works, especially in relation to exercise and sport. Understanding exercise physiology has changed the way I train. Instead of blindly following workout programs, I can now evaluate whether an […]
Best UK Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms in 2026
The United Kingdom remains one of Europe’s most economically significant property markets — a strong legal system, a globally recognized capital city, and a chronic housing shortage that shows no sign of resolving itself. All of that makes it a compelling place to invest in real estate, even if the landscape has shifted considerably since […]
Taking a Sports Medical Test Before Training Hard and Competing in Padel
Whenever you are practicing any sport in a serious manner, it’s important to undergo a medical test to make sure you don’t have any conditions that can endanger your health while practicing that sport. Practicing a sport seriously usually necessitates pushing yourself to the max in order to improve your thresholds for power, resistance etc […]
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