At Peakform we specialize in patients not only looking for immediate relief of aches and pains, but also people interested in longevity and living a long healthy life.
Good news! Science may have uncovered a key to the fountain of youth!
You're probably thinking that exercise is a key component right? Yes, but research also shows a certain type of exercise can be far better than others.
Drumroll, please...........Pickleball!
Actually, research shows, that racquet sports in general can protect you from early death. (Rather grim but details to follow). So good news, it doesn't have to be just Pickleball. Tennis, Badminton and Squash all count as well.
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine followed 80,306 people. They found that those that played racquet sports were 47% less likely to die of ANY cause.
Also those people were also 56% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
This is fantastic news for those of you who are not "Gym people". Pickleball can be an easy alternative.
From our experience, sports like pickleball are not only easy to learn, but can get your heart pumping and your muscles working. The added benefit of hand-eye co-ordination and balance is likely the key component that separates racquet sports from other forms of exercises, at least in terms of longevity. Another key but often overlooked component, is the social aspects. Pickleball will help you make new friends or strengthen existing ones.
Having fun with others while engaged in exercise has to be an unbeatable combination.
With the added of bonus of probably extending and improving your life. Backed, by science no less.
So if you're up to it, try Pickleball! (You can thank us later)
Yours in Health.
Team Peakform.
P.S. - If you or your loved ones need treatment, why not reach out? We've been voted the Best Chiropractors and Best Massage Therapists for a reason. Help is just a phone call away.
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