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Drugs in Pickleball: Is It Cheating?
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Jeremy Bourgeois

Drugs in Pickleball: Is It Cheating?

What if the secret weapon behind some athletes’ insane focus isn’t talent or training, but a little pill with big consequences? Before you reach for Adderall to get an edge, there’s a lot you need to know.
Why Everyone Should Play Pickleball
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Geoff Bourgeois

Why Everyone Should Play Pickleball

Pickleball is the most accessible sport for all ages—benefiting kids, teens, adults, and seniors alike. From boosting brain development and emotional regulation to improving balance, reflexes, and grip strength, pickleball supports lifelong cognitive and physical health. It’s more than a game—it’s community, joy, and personal growth.
Why Is Pickleball So Addicting?
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Jeremy Bourgeois

Why Is Pickleball So Addicting?

What makes pickleball so addicting? From dopamine and endorphins to social connection and sensory satisfaction, this fast-growing sport hits all the right triggers in your brain and body. Discover why players of all ages can’t get enough of the game that feels like play but works like a workout.
Pickleball Injuries Are Real: What Competitive Players Deal With
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Jeremy Bourgeois

Pickleball Injuries Are Real: What Competitive Players Deal With

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.
Science-Backed Game Plan to Bring Your A-Game to Morning Pickleball Drills
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Geoff Bourgeois

Science-Backed Game Plan to Bring Your A-Game to Morning Pickleball Drills

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.
Pickleball's Paradox: Gateway to Wellness or Obsessive Pursuit?
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Geoff Bourgeois

Pickleball's Paradox: Gateway to Wellness or Obsessive Pursuit?

Pickleball is more than a sport—it’s a growing wellness trend with surprising health, cognitive, and social benefits. But behind the hype lies a hidden risk: obsession, injury, and imbalance. Discover the paradox of pickleball and how to pursue the game without letting it take over your life.