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How Life Time Became a Pickleball Powerhouse

Life Time didn’t just add pickleball courts to its clubs. It built an entire business strategy around the sport through massive court investments, structured programming, pro partnerships, tournament hosting, and even its own pickleball ball.

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America250 Pickleball Challenge Wants to Turn the Entire Country Into One Big Court

The America250 Pickleball Challenge is a nationwide initiative encouraging players to log their games and compete…

April 30, 2026

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Pickleball’s Line Calling Problem

Line calling in pickleball is finally getting a tech upgrade. From AI systems to high-speed replay,…

April 28, 2026

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Ares Pickleball Slam 4 delivered a competitive showdown as Andre Agassi and James Blake defeated Anna…

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Pressure Reveals Preparation

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Pressure doesn’t create performance—it reveals preparation. Here’s why mental training habits matter just as much as physical reps in pickleball.

Why You Should Push Through on Pickleball Counters 

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Learn why pushing through your pickleball counters creates more pressure, depth, and control during fast hands exchanges.

Meet Cara Zaller: The Nutrition Expert Focused on Pickleball Recovery and Performance

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Nutrition expert Cara Zaller is joining Empower Pickleball to help players better understand recovery, inflammation, energy, and performance through practical nutrition advice rooted in real-life habits, not wellness trends.

How Life Time Became a Pickleball Powerhouse

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Life Time didn’t just add pickleball courts to its clubs. It built an entire business strategy around the sport through massive court investments, structured programming, pro partnerships, tournament hosting, and even its own pickleball ball.

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Pressure Reveals What You Actually Trained

Pressure Reveals What You Actually Trained

by Empower Pickleball on May 14, 2026 at 5:07 pm

Mental pressure, recovery mistakes, stronger counters, and more from around the pickleball world.

The Shot Most Players Never Practice

The Shot Most Players Never Practice

by Empower Pickleball on May 12, 2026 at 4:34 pm

Soft hands, big money, and a recovery tool your legs will thank you for.

You’re Probably Hitting Your Dinks Too Hard

You’re Probably Hitting Your Dinks Too Hard

by Empower Pickleball on May 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Why your dinks pop up, the pickleball culture conversation players keep having, and more.

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