Once thought of as a backyard sport for retirees, the popular activity actually has several physical and mental benefits for all ages. Pickleball—a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

The reporter grew up playing tennis. He’s played pickleball only three times but plans to get back out there again soon. In 2022, the Santa Monica Tennis Center in Southern California had a lone ...

LA Times Studios can help you train and fuel smarter with expert workouts and nutrition strategies sent to your inbox. Pickleball blends tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a smaller court game. The ...

Lydia Hirt stumbled upon pickleball in 2021, and her love of the sport led to a new career chapter. She's visited over 70 pickleball clubs and courts around the world, absorbing different customs.

Like most pickleball players these days, Simaima Ohuafi found herself swept up in the sport during the COVID-19 pandemic. The appeal was immediate as it was an outdoor athletic activity that her body ...