Pickleball Conditioning

After months of pain and confusion, I finally got answers about a foot injury that just wouldn’t go away. It wasn’t what I expected, and the real cause forced me to look way beyond my feet. This is the story of what I discovered, what I went through, and how I’m working my way back to the court.

Think pickleball isn’t a real sport? Tell that to the athletes sidelined with tennis elbow, stress fractures, and chronic foot pain. This blog breaks down the real injuries competitive players face—and how to prevent them so you can stay on the court and off the bench.

Here's the science behind waking up and performing on the pickleball court in the early morning. Learn how sleep inertia, cortisol levels, body temperature, and nervous system activation impact early morning drills—and get a proven 5-step routine to boost performance.