Couch potato to Pickleball fanatic! How Pickleball changed my life....

Like most, my health, fitness and social life drastically altered (and not for the best) during, and since, COVID19.  My weight increased and I barely left the couch - even for work. I knew something had to change. With my fitbit securely strapped to my wrist, I walked...and walked (my dog enjoyed and benefited immensely from this infatuation with counting steps) until the novelty soon wore off.   I joined the gym, signed up to  Zumba but when you get to the 'looking for excuses so as not to go' stage - its pretty much over.  So my life went back to the sedentary way it was.....until...

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The Rise of Padel: A Fast-Paced Sport Taking the World by Storm

What is Padel and why is it booming?  Padel is an exciting racquet sport which blends elements of tennis and squash.  Its played on an enclosed court with glass walls. Unlike tennis, padel is typically played in doubles, and the use of walls allows for dynamic rebounds and strategic gameplay. It has rapidly gained popularity across Europe, Latin America, and beyond,  In fact, In Spain, Padel has become the second most popular sport behind soccer - quite an achievement.

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