Pickleball Meets Technology: Gets A Boost With New Training Program On Apple

The new year has brought good news for pickleball players in the form of a new resource to enhance their game - a dedicated training program on Apple Fitness+. The recently developed state-of-the-art pickleball training program, created with pro player Catherine Parenteau, is called "Strength, Endurance, and Agility for Pickleball with Catherine Parenteau."

The program is designed to help pickleball players improve their performance on the court and includes a combination of strength exercises, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and agility drills - inspired by Parenteau's own training and tailored to pickleball.

Apple says that the initiative will also help players improve their physical abilities and match performance and introduce new players to the sport, making it a valuable resource for pickleball enthusiasts.

Including a dedicated pickleball program on Apple Fitness+ reflects the sport's growing popularity.

The USA ranks first and is considered a pickleball powerhouse. According to DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), the US is first in terms of player participation. Pickleball is no longer just a recreational sport; it now has established leagues and major tournaments.

In the list of Top 10 Countries With the Most DUPR Users are the United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, Vietnam, Philippines, Mexico and China. India is not far behind and is numero uno in the list of those nations where Pickleball is emerging as the fastest-growing market. In India, it has witnessed a sharp rise in popularity across Indian cities.

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