Even if padel offers a fun practice and immediate handling for beginners, it requires a lot of effort cardio, endurance and rhythm changes . Therefore, one must have a good physical condition to play and progress. The running constitutes a clef to improve and its benefits are numerous .
Better resistance to effort
Supporting a prolonged effort with many repeated jolts cannot be improvised. Many cardiac accidents would also be avoided with a regular practice of running. The body must get used to the efforts to increase its resistance. Whether for leisure or for competition, running several times a week is recommended.
Better breathing
Another immediate benefit of running: breathing. Running several kilometers also trains the lungs, which must repeat efforts to better oxygenate the rest of the body. Starting or resuming running is rarely a pleasure. It burns, it stings but it is essential. And what a pleasure then to see that this in-depth work pays off in the field!

More strength in the legs
Padel means racket and therefore strength in the dominant arm. But nothing is as important as good footwork. Running helps develop leg muscles as well as strengthen joints. In addition to resistance to effort, it provides better explosiveness in movements and jumps.
Better coordination
Better resistance to effort also improves your lucidity, especially during prolonged effort. And who says more lucidity says better bodily coordination. Running develops the elasticity of the muscles and consequently the reflexes by reducing the reaction time. This gain in mobility and speed not only makes it possible to be better on bitterly disputed points but also to save strength over time.
Running is for many of us a daunting effort that requires personal discipline, especially in the fall and winter. If you have any questions about the frequency of your outings, do not hesitate to contact specialists in shops or clubs who will advise you on suitable training to complement your padel practice. Above all, remember to vary the sessions, in order to make training more fun!

I am a sports journalist based in Barcelona and of course a padel fanatic.
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