Have you ever wondered about the dietary choices that professional padel players make to improve their game? In this article, I will reveal some of the inner nutritional strategies of the padel champions I coach. I am Nicola “Nick” Zanetti, a nutritionist for elite athletes and musicians and an international bestseller. In this article, I want to talk to you about the 3X Norwegian Padel Tour Champion, Benjamin Palm, and his routine to achieve greatness. Benjamin, also known as Benji, is one of the top players in the Scandinavian padel circuit, and his story is quite remarkable. He started ..read more

A prominent European fitness chain, valued in the millions, has come under scrutiny for constructing padel courts in Bristol without securing the necessary planning permissions. David Lloyd Leisure, which is part of the portfolio of TDR Capital, an investment company, added two padel courts alongside an existing tennis court at its Westbury-on-Trym location on Greystoke Avenue last year. Investigations by Bristol24/7 revealed that the health club did not seek planning approval for these additions at the Westbury site. Local residents have expressed concerns that the construction adversely affe ..read more

Image Source: CityA.M. The City of London has achieved the prestigious Guinness World Record title for hosting the Longest Marathon Playing Padel. A group of four players, hailed as the ‘awesome foursome,’ dedicated two full days to accomplish an impressive feat of almost 40 continuous hours of padel playing. This remarkable endeavour was conducted in collaboration with The Lord Mayor’s Appeal City Giving Day, aiming to raise funds for National Numeracy, MQ Mental Health Research, and The Duke of Edinburgh Award. The event was an integral part of the inaugural Padel Festival and unfolded on a ..read more

Austin Carney, the managing director overseeing Soccarena complex and New Ferens Park in Belmont, on the outskirts of Durham UK, has demonstrated a proactive approach in adapting the 74,000-sq ft venue to align with evolving leisure preferences. Before the onset of the Covid crisis, Carney transformed half of the original football-centric venue into a versatile multi-activity park, introducing the Infinite Air extreme trampoline attraction. Now, the remaining 38,000-sq ft is poised to house the North-East’s inaugural dedicated indoor facility for the rapidly growing global sport of padel, als ..read more

(November 28, 2023) Today, the New York Atlantics announced the signing of five top-ranked international padel players – Federico Chingotto, Virginia Riera, Tamara Icardo, Juan Martín Díaz, and Lucas Campagnolo – who will compete for the team in the upcoming 2024 season of North America’s Professional Padel League (PPL). These player signings are significant for the global development of the sport and represent an increasing trend in which globally ranked padel athletes are signing with the rapidly growing North American League. Most notably, Chingotto, who ranks seventh internationally, is th ..read more

If you find yourself at a quintessential British tennis club this weekend, don’t be surprised to hear the distinctive thud of a ball against glass rather than the familiar bounce on grass. The reason? A growing number of traditional tennis clubs across the UK are embracing the padel phenomenon, investing substantial sums to cater to the escalating demand for this rapidly expanding sport. Padel, a racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the governing body for padel in the UK, estimated ear ..read more

Whilst you can use tennis shoes for padel, if you want to improve your game and take the sport more seriously it’s recommended to use dedicated padel shoes. While tennis and padel share some similarities, the unique characteristics of each sport warrant a closer look at the choice of footwear. In this guide, we’ll explore whether your trusty tennis shoes are suitable for the padel court or if it’s time to consider a specialised alternative. View Best Padel Shoes For 2024 What Are The Differences Between Tennis and Padel Shoes? Padel requires a lot of jumping and sudden, swift movements from ..read more

Well, the obvious answer to whether you can play padel in the winter is yes, of course, you can. If the courts you can access are indoor then you probably already assumed this so this post will be discussing playing padel on outdoor courts in the winter. Table of Contents Can you play padel in the snow? Playing padel in the rain Can you play padel in windy conditions? Warming-up properly Dressing appropriately Focusing on technique So, can you play padel in the winter? Yes, you can indeed play padel in the winter. While the colder weather may present some challenges, it doesn’t have to ..read more

Celebrating the conclusion of its inaugural season, the Professional Padel League is gearing up for a historic moment with its first-ever all-star game scheduled to take place in San Diego this weekend. To the uninitiated, padel may seem akin to tennis, but according to Ryan Redondo, the co-owner and CEO of the San Diego Stingrays, the local Pro Padel League team, it’s tennis with a unique twist. “It’s a fusion of tennis and squash, sharing similar skill components such as grips, techniques, and shot selections,” Redondo explained. “Think of squash because of the glass walls surrounding the co ..read more

Just as you invest time in perfecting your skills on the court, it’s crucial to pay attention to the maintenance of your padel racket. A well-maintained racket not only enhances your performance but also extends its lifespan. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to ensure your padel racket stays in top-notch condition. Clean Your Padel Racket Regularly The court can be a sandy, dusty or dirty environment, and over time, debris can accumulate on your racket. Regular cleaning is essential to prevent dirt from affecting your game. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the racket fra ..read more