#468. The Surprising Reason You Keep Getting Injured in Pickleball (and How to Fix It)

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Are you tired of getting sidelined by injuries on the pickleball court? In this episode, I reveal the surprising reason why so many players are getting hurt and how a simple change in your pre-game routine can make all the difference.

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Quotable moments:

"Warming up is more than just preparing to play the game. It's actually like dosing a little bit of medicine every day for your joints, for your soft tissues."

"Performing warm-up programs at least once per week is beneficial, with additional sessions further enhancing the protective effects."

"Warming up by increasing the heart rate is essential for several reasons. It enhances performance by improving what's called myocardial perfusion. You're going to get more blood to your heart."

"Dynamic flexibility is basically placing a load on multiple body segments in a coordinated fashion... You're gradually increasing more blood flow to these muscles and preparing them for the upcoming physical demand."

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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