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Benefits of Community Pickleball

December 8, 2021 By Summer Lake

Two couples play a match of pickleball in Summer Lake

Pickleball is a fun and easy way to enjoy time with friends and family. This simple activity comes with a surprising list of health benefits. Here we’ll discuss the many advantages of being part of a pickleball community for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing, as well as how the sport can strengthen your social circle.

Pickleball is Easy to Learn

If you feel intimidated by the idea of learning a new sport, don’t be! Pickleball is very easy to learn and is appropriate for people of almost any physical ability. One of the things that makes it easy to quickly join a pickleball community is the relatively small amount of equipment you’ll need.

The sport only requires a ball and a paddle. The ball is lightweight, and the court is relatively small and contained, making it an accessible game for people of all ages and skill levels. It can be a great option for parents, kids, and grandparents to all enjoy together.

Health Benefits of Pickleball

Pickleball provides great physical exercise that can support long-term health benefits. Playing pickleball is an aerobic exercise and may help a person maintain good cardiorespiratory health when done consistently. If burning calories is your goal, don’t be fooled by the relative ease with which you can participate in this activity—playing for even as short of a time as 30 minutes can burn around 300 calories.

As you age, staying active becomes increasingly important for maintaining strength and range of motion. Pickleball was designed to be a gentle sport that shouldn’t put you at risk for any injuries. It can be as low-intensity or as high-intensity of a workout as the person playing it wants it to be, meaning you can start with calm movements and work up to a more rigorous activity if you feel like it over time.

Boost Your Mood and Cognition

Getting out into the fresh air and having fun can be great for your mental health as well as your physical wellbeing. Pickleball requires a lot of focus and quick responses, making it an activity that challenges and boosts your cognition.

As a partner sport, it requires you to coordinate and communicate quickly with other people, which helps keep your mind sharp. Not only does pickleball challenge you to focus and strategize, but it creates an enjoyable environment for you to do so. Physical and mental exercise doesn’t need to be grueling. Instead, you can make a game out of it.

Social Connection

One of the best parts of pickleball is that it allows you to unwind and enjoy time with friends and family. Whether you’re meeting up with someone you know or enjoying a friendly match with new people from around the neighborhood, a pickleball community is a great place to strengthen your social connections. Having fun with people who live near you and building relationships with neighbors can greatly benefit you, especially if you have recently moved to a new place. It is nice to know that there are people in your neighborhood you can depend on and pass the time with.

Pickleball at Summer Lake, in Moseley, VA

Taking advantage of the many ways pickleball benefits those who play, it is a great way to incorporate fun and fitness into your day-to-day life. Pickleball is just one of the amenities that we offer for homeowners in Summer Lake. Contact us to learn more about our pickleball community and start looking into your next home today.

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