If you’re like us, a little cold weather won’t curb your pickleball addiction this winter.

That feeling of winning a match is totally worth the frozen fingers and toes.

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If you're brave enough to turn into a human popsicle, playing in the cold can keep your game sharp during the offseason — but there are a couple of risks you shouldn't ignore…

1️⃣ Risk: Injury

• Reason: Cold muscles and connective tissues are less elastic, making strains, sprains, and falls more likely.

• Solution: Prioritize a proper warmup to get your body ready. 🏋️‍♂️ Download the Ultimate Pickleball Warmup Guide for a quick, effective routine.

2️⃣ Risk: Dehydration

• Reason: Cold weather increases moisture loss through breath and urine, while also dulling your thirst signals.

• Solution: As a general rule of thumb, drink ~16 oz of water 1-2 hours before you play, and consume 6oz of water with electrolytes for every 15 minutes of playing time. You can read this article to learn more about fueling your performance with proper hydration.

🧐 Is your conditioning holding you back on the courts?

This week, Dr. Erik Korem dives into the exact training strategies you need to win long rallies and matches. Whether you’re playing for fun or for trophies, the latest Blueprint podcast episode is packed with actionable advice to transform your conditioning.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The perfect Zone 2 training approach for endurance

• A weight training method that boosts stamina

• How most players get explosiveness training wrong

• Secrets to building lactic power & capacity for singles

• The timing of training protocols to see real results

• The formula to calculate your training zones

This isn’t just theory—it’s a roadmap to dominate the court. Don’t miss it!

Click here to listen to the full episode.

Did You Know?

In 2024, female pro pickleball players averaged a jaw-dropping $269,000 in earnings!

It was a huge year for women’s sports, and pickleball is leading the charge!

For comparison, here’s what women are making in other sports:

• NWSL (women’s soccer): $50,000–$60,000/year

• WNBA (women’s basketball): Around $120,000/year

Meanwhile, in pickleball, the United Pickleball Association (UPA) threw down a cool $30 million in 2024 prize money—and split it evenly between men and women. Talk about smashing glass ceilings… with a paddle!

And if that’s not cool enough, pickleball’s mixed doubles format celebrates equality by letting men and women compete side-by-side on the same court. As UPA’s strategy chief Samin Odhwan puts it: “There is no other sport where men and women can compete on the court together and have an equal opportunity to impact the game.”

We love to see female pickleball players cashing six-figure checks, dominating the courts, and proving that this sport isn’t just inclusive—it’s revolutionary!