Experience Fun Under The Sun: Benefits of Playing Outdoor Padel
The nicest thing about playing padel outdoors is the variety of scenery. Plus, now that social distancing is the new norm, outdoor activities are the better option.
Playing padel while under the sun will keep you interested and motivated to keep going. It also provides you with milestones when you cross certain points. You’ll be able to track your progress and redirect your efforts to reach the next milestone.
Here are a few pros of playing padel outdoors that will keep you moving forward:
It improves your mood
Being outdoors may improve your mood by providing diversity and interest, as well as a feeling of accomplishment. Dopamine, the substance your brain utilizes for happy emotions and even ecstasy, is produced in response to fresh air, sunshine, and a feeling of an open world.
If it’s not too hot, a quick padel session in an open court can re-energize you and make you feel much more alive. The weather is an issue, which we’ll discuss momentarily.
Bond and socialize with friends and colleagues
While the indoor courts may provide a social experience, meeting friends in a more informal setting while playing outdoors is a far more relaxed and comfortable experience. Indoor settings have a way of making social interactions somewhat unpleasant.
Not everything is all sunshine and rainbows, we’ll keep it real with you and list down the cons too
Wet padel courts during the rainy season are a hassle
The weather might be a stumbling block. It’s uncontrolled, so when it chooses to rain, it’ll do so without consulting you about your workout plans. Rain isn’t dangerous, but playing padel in a wet court can be difficult, and you can get a cold or sniffles.
Lightning storms are very deadly, with lightning strikes and falling tree branches being the most common causes of death. Anyone who has been through a hurricane knows how destructive gale force winds can be.
Sometimes the sun’s too hot to handle
Even if the weather is calm, straining oneself in it may be dangerous. Extreme heat is deadly, especially if it’s dry heat, you may not notice you’re suffering from heatstroke or dehydration until it’s too late.
Extreme cold isn’t as dangerous since you’ll generate heat through the workout, but if the air is too chilly to breathe, you should cut this program short if at all possible. Of course, make sure there isn’t any ice on the ground, since there is always the possibility of slipping.
