Taking up padel and practising the sport has not only become an essential habit for all ages, but is also medically recommended. This is certainly true, but what should you do if you’ve chosen padel and are taking your first steps?

And not just because it is one of the trendiest sports, attracting more and more followers every day, but also because of the whole range of benefits that help improve your health and quality of life. Padel has shed its elitist image and become popular; it is played by everyone from the youngest players to veterans, regardless of age or fitness level.

If you have the chance, we invite you to pick up a padel racket and start playing, sending the ball towards your opponent in various ways, using both open and closed shots. The point is that you’ll awaken the padel player within yourself. What’s more, we’re sure that as soon as you start learning to play padel, you’ll be hooked. And don’t worry, because that’s normal. We all started out that way, getting to know the game of padel.

To dispel any doubts and get you interested in the game, the benefits of taking up padel can be divided into two distinct categories: physical and psychological. Before learning to play padel, you need to start with the basics of the three key elements of the game: ease, fun and teamwork.

The importance of physical activity in this sport

When consulting a physiotherapist and a fitness coach, both highlight aspects that need to be taken into account. Like any other sport, padel offers a number of benefits that have a positive impact on our health. Apart from the benefits common to all sports, such as muscle toning or even weight loss, we must bear in mind that playing padel fosters social interaction; it is a very enjoyable sport and helps us release energy and adrenaline. As if that weren’t enough, padel is excellent for improving hand-eye coordination and movement… In this sense, it is a very well-rounded sport.

At the same time, as with any physical activity, it carries a certain risk of injury, such as ankle sprains, muscle strains or epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow. Although it is not a sport involving high levels of physical exertion, the risk is still present, so some preparation is necessary. It is important to note that this is not our only form of physical activity. It would be advisable to do a minimum of preparation beforehand, such as a brief warm-up. With a little preparation, we shouldn’t have any problems.

As with any other activity, when you start out, you should remember that before spending a lot of money, it is essential to try it out first. Choose your padel rackets according to your level of play. The golden rule, as in any other discipline, is to invest more in training and less in equipment. We need to find a good, qualified coach who knows how to advise us, teach us the basics to avoid injuries, and help us discover the world of padel.

Later on, as your level improves, you can purchase the necessary equipment. We often make the mistake of going into a shop and heading straight for the professional section. This is a mistake. Each level requires specific equipment; when we start out, we don’t need the same racket or the same shoes as we would if we were at an intermediate or advanced level.

Give padel a go – it’s the easiest sport to learn the basics of and play, and it’s popular across Europe and South America. We guarantee that after ten sessions, you’ll be able to play with friends and experience a whole range of emotions; feel like a tournament player and claim victory.

Start playing padel today!