I love riding my Brompton in Barcelona and other places when we travel. In fact, I’ve taken it with me all over Europe since it’s so easy to travel with it, whether it’s by plane, train or car. It’s a great means of transport, but it’s also true that if you live in hilly regions […]
The Best European Personal Finance and Investment Blogs
I love reading and learning about personal finance as well as sharing my failures and successes on this blog. I’ve been reading personal finance and investment blogs for many years now. Most of the big blogs are from the USA, but since 2017 there has been a very welcome big surge in European blogs on […]
Frescobol – My Favorite Beach Sport
This summer I discovered a new sport that I love to play on Barcelona’s beaches. It’s called Frescobol. Frescobol is unique because instead of an opponent, you have a partner, and the goal is to support your partner rather than to try to win or score points. At the most basic level, it is a […]
Foam Rolling for Myofascial Release
One of the important additions to my workout and fitness routines this year was the incorporation of a foam roller. I like to foam roll first thing in the morning after drinking my espresso and doing a 10-15 minute meditation. Here’s a quick taster of what foam rolling can do: Release trigger points and tight […]
Where to Play Beach Tennis in Barcelona
Beach tennis is a sport that is becoming popular in Spain, and of course, Barcelona is a perfect place to practice this sport. Many tennis and padel players enjoy a good game of beach tennis in their downtime, while others dedicate themselves fully to beach tennis. In Barcelona, there are two good clubs/schools to get […]
Riding a Bicycle in Barcelona
Barcelona is quite a bike-friendly city. The number of bike lanes is always on the increase, and in general, drivers are quite conscious and respectful of cyclists, although you find exceptions. It is also a city that is plagued by comparatively high levels of air pollution, and even higher noise pollution due to the exceedingly […]
How Many Times to Bounce the Ball Before a Padel Serve
Bouncing the ball before serving in padel serves to focus the serving player on his next shot and point, and there is no rule saying how many times the ball can be bounced. The only rule that is related is that about time wasting, however, I’ve never seen a player being given a warning due […]
The Importance of Proper Mobility in Padel
As part of my journey to becoming a top padel player, I recently went for a mobility evaluation session at the sports department of Fisiogestion in Barcelona. This was the first time I was doing something of this sort, although I’ve had osteopaths check out my body for specific issues I had in the past. […]
My (Ideal) Padel Weekly Routine
Here’s what I try to achieve week after week as I strive to become a level 5 padel player. Technical Training 3x with a padel coach on court (I rotate between 3/4 coaches) 4 hours reading padel books or watching video tutorials 3 hours watching pro padel matches Physical Training 3x strength training with PT […]
How to Improve Reaction Time in Padel
Here are a few videos of exercises you can try to improve your reaction times in padel. This is a crucial aspect of your game so it is important that you train it. While important, keep in mind that there are more important things, such as better general physical preparation, technical skills, and tactical awareness. […]
Using TENS and EMS Devices for Padel Recovery
I recently invested in a TENS/EMS machine, mostly to aid in my recovery between padel and physical training sessions. I’ve used such machines during physiotherapy sessions before, but until recently I assumed that they belong in the physio room and that as an athlete I couldn’t get one to use in the comfort of my […]
Heat and Cold Treatment for Padel Sprains and Injuries
Applying ice or heat can provide relief from injuries, aches, and pains, but they shouldn’t be used interchangeably. Generally speaking, ice works well after a sudden injury while heat helps to soothe ongoing muscle aches and pains. Cold Cold works for injuries because it narrows your blood vessels, which helps prevent blood from accumulating at […]
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