I started training tennis in May 2019 as a way to complement my padel game. It might seem counterintuitive, but it turned out to be a …
The Trap of Trying to Improve Your Skills During Matches
Timothy Gallway spoke about the inner game of tennis in his two books on tennis psychology several decades ago, although all the principles remain true to …
Where to Play Tennis in Barcelona
In Barcelona, many of the tennis clubs available only allow members to use their courts. That means having to pay a monthly membership fee apart from …
How to Win Padel Matches at Amateur Level
Most padel players at any level enjoy watching World Padel Tour matches and dream of imitating the moves of their favorite padel players. However this might …
The Most Important Factor in Padel
So how do we win at padel? It’s the million dollar question, and perhaps one that tennis players especially ask when making the switch to this …
Padel Progress Report – Year 2 (2018)
It’s time to take a reflective view of my second year as an amateur padel player. As I’ve mentioned in other posts on my blog, I …
Designing Your Bedroom as a Recovery Room
The bedroom once did what it promised on the tin: there would be a bed, some furniture such as a wardrobe, drawers and maybe a dressing …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
