2024-05-07
"Padel" Will Be Your New Favorite Way to Exercise This Summer
Word on the street is there's a hot game in town—and it will be your new favorite way to exercise with friends this summer. If you were eager to hop on thepickleball trendlast year, rest assured, you will certainly be excited about another energetic racket sport called "Padel." This popular physical activity brings together the elements of squash andtennisfor a fun-filled hobby you'll be obsessed with. We spoke withRonny Garcia, CPT,Blink Fitness, who shares some of the benefits of playing Padel, along with how to warm up so you're fully prepared to hit the court for a game.The game of Padel reportedly came to be thanks to Enrique Corcuera,Padel Academyreports. Back in 1969, Corcuera wanted to tailor his Squash court at his Acapulco home to incorporate some aspects of Platform Tennis. This resulted in what Corcuera referred to as "Paddle Corcuera," which is what we know today as Padel.