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 this day. He observed that we think of ourselves as one person, but when playing tennis or padel (and certainly in other areas of life) there really are two […]
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 a hefty sign-up fee and possibly a minimum time period for membership. Here are some of the famous ones: RC Polo Barcino Real Club de Tenis (huge entrance fee […]
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 not be the most effective way of spending your time if you’re an amateur player and are trying to win more matches. What does being an amateur player really […]
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 sport. At first, for ex-tennis players, padel might seem like an easy sport since you get the impression that you don’t have to run a lot or hit powerful […]
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 am taking this journey very seriously and dedicating a lot of time and effort into becoming the best player possible. You can read the summary of my first year […]
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 table or a desk. Technology changed things, first with televisions in the bedroom, and today with the multitude of devices that allow us to watch movies, listen to music, […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jump Rope Training for Padel and Other Sports
I use jump rope training to improve my fitness and agility for padel. My rope of choice is the Crossrope Lean set. When I started out I couldn’t even jump more than 5 skips and I did ridiculously huge jumps, which is normal for a beginner. I now can do the basic technique around 50x […]
