Are you working hard to elevate your Pickleball game, but feel stuck?

You might have hit a plateau.

Everyone deserves to reach their full potential. So, how do you break through your plateau?

Three Main Reasons for Stalled Progress

1. Not Prioritizing Recovery

   Memory consolidation and muscle rejuvenation happen during sleep. You can train all day, but without quality recovery, your efforts might leave you burned out.
   

2. Neglecting the Mental Game

   As you improve, the mental aspect becomes crucial. Breathwork and mindfulness practice helps you stay calm, focused, and mentally resilient under pressure.
   

3. Pain and Injury

   Injuries are a major setback. Whether due to overuse or lack of strength and mobility, playing pain-free is essential for progress.

Breaking through your performance plateau requires a holistic approach! AIM7’s performance coaches can help you move better, stay mentally resilient, recover faster, and avoid injuries.

Did You Know?  Most back injuries in Pickleball happen when reaching for a ball at your feet.

But it’s not always your back’s fault! If you can build strength and mobility in your lower body, your back won’t have to do all the work.

Try these two warm-up exercises before hitting the court to activate your legs so you can stay low and light on your feet.

1. Cossack Squat

2. Knee Hug + Lunge + Lean Back

Want a lower back that never gives out? Download the AIM7 app for your complete low back mobility program, guided by AIM7’s mobility expert, Dr. Kyle Richmond.

Carbohydrates are your body’s primary energy source for high-intensity activities like Pickleball.

Eating the right amount of carbs before a match can help delay fatigue, improve performance, and sharpen focus.

So, what’s the right amount of carbs for you?

If you don’t eat enough, you might run out of fuel. But if you overdo it—like eating a whole bowl of fettuccine alfredo—you could feel sluggish.

AIM7’s nutrition expert, Pratik Patel, offers this simple guideline:

1-2 hours before your match, consume 0.45g of carbs per pound of body weight.

For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, aim for about 70g of carbs an hour or two before you hit the court.

Pratik suggests healthy options like a banana or oatmeal!