#545. Pickleball Conditioning Part 1: The 3 Energy Systems, Conditioning for Tournament Play & More

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

In part one of a new series on pickleball conditioning, I break down the science behind conditioning and reveal why most players are training incorrectly. I provide a detailed overview of the energy systems you need to train to transform your game and prevent burnout.

Learn:

• Why traditional conditioning methods might be hurting your pickleball performance
• How three distinct energy systems power your gameplay differently
• The hidden connection between skill development and physical conditioning
• The critical mistake singles players make in their training approach
• Why some players gas out while others maintain intensity

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Quotable moments:

"You can't separate strength and conditioning from skill development. They're two sides of the same coin." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Every activity affects all the systems in your body - nervous system, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and more. Nothing operates in isolation." - Dr. Erik Korem

"The stronger your aerobic system, the less you'll rely on anaerobic metabolism, which means you can maintain higher outputs without burning out." - Dr. Erik Korem

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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, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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