Pickleball

Wear court shoes and check the court surface and nearby space. Warm up your shoulders, wrists, and ankles before you start.

Start with gentle underhand serves and soft dinks near the net. Keep your knees bent and the paddle in front of you.

Slow your rallies and walk as you finish. Let your breathing settle, then check your workout duration.

Short sprints and side steps work your cardiovascular system and whole body. Use your legs to stay low and your shoulders and arms to control the paddle.

Turn and move to chase lobs instead of backpedaling quickly. Bend your knees for low balls instead of bending at the waist.

Breathe naturally during quick exchanges at the net. Use breaks between points to settle your breathing.

Record the time spent playing pickleball. Do not enter scores, rally counts, or distance.