Despite the known benefits and guidelines for physical activity, between 53% and 83% of cancer survivors are not meeting the recommended levels of physical...
I used to love physical education (PE) when I was in high school, and unfortunately, pickleball hadn't become the nation’s top growing sport when I was in school even though pickleball can be good for your health. As such, I was not able to learn pickleball and often had to settle with badminton or running.
Are you considering picking up a paddle and trying your hand at pickleball, but you are wondering if pickleball is good for your health or how many calories you lose if you play pickleball? The purpose of this article is to look at studies that cover the following characteristics of pickleball to answer some common questions such as:
Physical fitness and cardiovascular health benefits and calories burned per hour.
Musculoskeletal benefits
Impact on mental well-being
Pros and cons of pickleball
Let's delve into the research supporting the numerous health benefits of pickleball.
Current recommendations suggest that older adults should get at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week. Unfortunately, most people are not reaching this goal. Looking to help bridge this gap researchers from NC State University investigated pickleball as a way to get older adults to engage in exercise while being socially active and having fun.
A recent survey from the McKnight Brain Research Foundation indicates that 87% of Americans are concerned about age-related decline in brain function and memory...
