Health, Fitness, News & Fun for Picklers of All Ages

What's Cooking in the Kitchen This Week:

• “GOT IT” and “SURVEY CONTEST” WINNERS ANNOUNCED

• Game, Set, Travel: New Discount Booking Platform for Picklers!

• How to Get Your FREE 6 Pack of DIADEM Original Pickleball Balls

• Fitness Expert Glenn Dawson: At Home Knee Pain Relief

• Glenn Dawson Interview: Resetting Muscular & Hormonal Imbalances

• Florida Woman Says, “Pickleball Saved My Sight”

• Does Pickleball Really Help You Live Longer?

• Humor: Wholesome Ways To Avoid Cussing

• Tendon Injuries: “The Achilles’ Heel of Pickleball”

• From Heart Failure to Pickleball Star

• Rally Rundown: Local Highlights

• Coach Mary: Mary Is Off This Week Recovering From Knee Surgery

  🧳 TRAVEL NEWS

Game, Set, Travel: New Discount
Booking Platform for Picklers!

RPPA TRAVEL announces the launch of a game changing Discount Travel Platform for Picklers! RPPA Members can now book Hotels, Flights and Rental Cars all in one place and at DEEP DISCOUNTS. Save up to 50% off other travel sites!

RPPA’s Mission is to “Connect Players and Connect Communities” and they have done so online with a one-of-a-kind online “Pickleball Town Square.”
Now they can connect players IN REAL LIFE!

It’s not limited to Pickleball Travel, just to Pickleball Players! Members can use the site for any travel: family vacations, work trips, traveling to play or watch tournaments and with prices like these, the whole family can go!

The Best News:

RPPA Travel is FREE to RPPA Premium Members & Premium Membership is Currently 50% OFF (only $50/year)

Even Better News:

DIADEM SPORTS, a Founding
Sponsor of the RPPA,
is Giving Away a FREE 6-Pack of
Diadem Official Pickleball Balls  
to Members Who Sign Up For
A Premium Yearly Membership Now
Really FREE! We Even Pay Shipping!

🏆MARCH WINNER OF THE “GOT IT” CONTEST
^{This month’s Prize: “I SPEAK FLUENT PICKLEBALL”
T-Shirt Winner: “Scott B.”
Congratulations!
(Check Your Email for Details)}

🏆MARCH WINNER OF
“THE SURVEY CONTEST”
Congratulations! “Carl M.”
Check Your Email for Your Prize!

 🏋️ STAYING FIT with GLEN

At Home Knee Pain Relief

HEALTH: INTERVIEW WITH GLENN

Functional Training and Injury Prevention: Insights from Fitness Expert Glenn Dawson

In a recent interview, fitness professional Glenn Dawson, owner of RESETU Fitness shared valuable insights on functional training, injury prevention, and maintaining overall health. Here are the key takeaways from our conversation:

Q: What do you call what you do, and what does it involve?
Glenn: I call it functional training. We reset muscular imbalances that cause pain and hormonal imbalances that make it difficult for people to lose weight. We use exercise and diet to reset things so your body works like a fit, healthy, young person again.

Q: How do you identify and address these imbalances?
Glenn: We do a quick 30-second overhead squat test with a broomstick. This allows us to see every single muscular imbalance within seconds and identify the root cause of chronic pain. We then work on fixing the "tug of war game" between muscles, reducing friction in joints and ligaments.

 Q: How does inflammation relate to muscular imbalances and joint pain?
Glenn: Chronic inflammation can lead to acute inflammation in joints, causing more friction and pain.

Click here to see the full interview…

 👁️ HEALTH: EYESIGHT

Florida Woman Says, “Pickleball
Saved My Sight”

Pickleball is known for its physical and cognitive benefits, but for one Florida woman, it did something extraordinary—it helped save her sight.

Linda Corcoran, a 79-year-old great-grandmother, noticed something was wrong with her vision while playing pickleball. Diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), Linda's timely intervention and treatment have significantly improved her condition.

Discover how our beloved sport played a crucial role in her journey towards better eye health and learn more about the importance of early detection and treatment for AMD. See more here...

👨‍🦳 HEALTH: LONGEVITY

Does Pickleball Really Help You Live Longer?

Can playing pickleball, tennis, and other racquet sports really help you live longer? Research suggests these activities may be among the best for your health, with studies indicating significant benefits for longevity.

Northeastern University's Art Kramer, a psychology professor and expert on exercise and brain health, shares insights on how these sports improve both physical and cognitive well-being.

Discover how racquet sports could enhance your life and why their social aspects might be just as crucial as the physical exercise. See more here...

🤣 HUMOR 

Wholesome Ways to
Avoid Cussing!

This Week’s Sponsor

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Talking about all the rage these days, you’re going to want to make it a Branded Bills hat. They make quality merch people actually want to wear.

Don’t just take it from us, see what a happy client has to say about the branded hats they just ordered:

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If you want to make a statement with your company merch, hit up Branded Bills.

🩼 HEALTH: TENDONS

Tendon Injuries: “The Achilles’
Heel of Pickleball”

As pickleball's popularity grows, Cedars-Sinai orthopedic specialists are seeing a surge in Achilles tendon ruptures among players. Dr. Timothy Charlton, an orthopedic surgeon, emphasizes the importance of proper techniques to prevent these injuries.

One key adjustment, particularly involving stance, can significantly reduce the risk of tendon strain. Learn more about this crucial tip and other expert advice to stay injury-free while enjoying the game you love. See more here...

🫀 HEALTH: HEART

From Heart Failure to Pickleball Star

Ed Smith, a former fire department chief, faced a life-changing heart failure diagnosis in 2018. Thanks to a groundbreaking device and his support system, he's now preparing for a pickleball tournament.

His journey back to an active lifestyle showcases the power of determination and advanced medical technology. Learn more about how Smith overcame his health challenges and the key role his support system played in his recovery. See more here...

✅ SURVEY CONTEST ✅

We would love to get to know you better
So we can provide the most value possible!
Please fill out this quick 1 Minute Survey.

As a BIG THANK YOU,
At the end of each month we will choose one name
from those who replied and send the Winner
a $150 AMAZON GIFT CARD!

RALLY RUNDOWN:
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD: Pickleball To Become A Varsity Sport At All Montgomery County. High Schools
BOULDER, CO: Tennis Community "Endangered" Amid Court Shortage, Pickleball Boom
MIAMI, FL: Miami Opens Its 1st Indoor Pickleball Complex
JACKSON, MS: Pickleball Tournament Raises Money For Diabetes Awareness
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT: South Burlington City Council Bounces Pickleball Solutions
TAMPA BAY, FL: Major Expansion Plans Underway For Tampa Bay Pickleball
MIDDLETON, OH: New Courts For Pickleball Capital Of Ohio Mean Larger Events  
POOLER, GA: 'The King Of Pickup Games': Pooler Catches The Pickleball Bug And Opens 8 New Courts

DO YOU HAVE LOCAL NEWS TO SHARE? REACH OUT TO US AT
[email protected] and send us a link to your story!

  💪 JOIN US IN WISHING
MARY A SPEEDY RECOVERY
FOLLOWING KNEE SURGERY!

She will be back next week with more tips and strategies!

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