#548. Pickleball Conditioning Part 2: How to Build Explosive Power & Stamina, Zone 2 Training & More

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

In this tactical episode, I break down the specific methods to train your energy systems for pickleball performance. Building on last week's energy systems overview, I provide detailed protocols for both doubles and singles players to optimize their conditioning.

Learn:

• The optimal zone 2 training approach for pickleball players
• A powerful weight training method that builds endurance
• Why most players train explosiveness incorrectly
• How to build lactic power & capacity for singles play
• The critical timing of different training protocols
• The exact formula to calculate your training zones

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Quotable moments:

"Most people spend too much time on interval training and not enough time on aerobic capacity zone two stuff." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Power and speed are the things that decline the fastest as we age. It's critical to maintain these qualities." - 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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