The Benefits of Pickleball Getaways in Costa Rica

• Posted by Costa Consultants International October 21, 2022 Filed in Sports #Pickleball  #Pickleball Getaways  91 views
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  These days, people are choosing active vacations over relaxing vacations more and more often. Traditionally, active vacations were sport-specific, primarily focusing on skiing, hiking, and cycling, or watersports such as scuba diving and surfing. These vacationers would often forego creature comforts in pursuit of their preferred sport, but a new type of vacationer has emerged in recent years. Meet the pickleballers! They fuse relaxation, fun, and activity all into one perfect vacation, choosing all-inclusive pickleball vacations at resorts in tropical locations all while getting out to explore. This type of vacation allows people to not only work on their physical fitness, but also their mental, emotional, and social well-being.

   

  Physical Benefits of Pickleball

   

  While the sport is most popular with people aged 55 and up, pickleball can be fun and beneficial for all ages. It combines the elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong all in one, providing aerobic exercise without all of the stress and strain on the body as other racketball sports. While you will not move as much playing pickleball as you would tennis, due to its smaller court size, the caloric burn is actually similar. The smaller court size means less running and therefore less wear and tear on your hips, ankles, and knees. If you have problems with these joints, but still want to play a social and active racketball sport, then pickleball is the best option.

   

  Pickleball rackets are short and solid like ping pong rackets, making them low-intensity instruments that put minimal stress on the tendons and joints of the arms. Adding to the fact that serving in pickleball is underhand, as opposed to the overhand throwing motion of the tennis serve, makes the game easier to play than tennis. Also, the pickleball is softer and moves much slower than a tennis ball.

   

  Pickleball will help improve your flexibility because it moves the entire body, which can help prevent serious conditions like arthritis. Joints must be exercised and moved regularly to retain their flexibility. 

   

  Playing pickleball will help to improve your hand-eye coordination, which is very important to maintain as we age since it is required for most daily activities like driving. Pickleball will also help maintain your balance, which is crucial to help avoid falls. 

   

  Mental/Emotional Benefits of Pickleball

   

  Playing pickleball is good for your mental health. Getting your heart pumping will not only help your blood pressure levels but also your mood. This is due to the fact that our bodies react to physical activity by releasing feel-good hormones and endorphins, staving off anxiety and depression. In addition to improving your physical fitness, playing pickleball is fun, and studies show that partaking in activities you enjoy improves your mental health, which plays a vital role in overall health. 

   

  Running around on the pickleball court gets your heart pumping, boosting blood flow to all muscles and organs, including the brain. This increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to your brain and leads to better decision-making abilities and short-term memory.

   

  An added benefit of playing a sport like pickleball is that it helps you get into shape. Losing extra pounds and gaining muscle mass will improve your confidence, making it easier to get into that bathing suit during your pickleball getaway in Costa Rica!

   

  Check out our all inclusive pickleball vacations in Costa Rica!

   

  Social Benefits of Pickleball 

   

  For many people, the biggest draw to playing pickleball is the social aspect. Playing with one opponent in singles, or two as doubles, allows players to interact with each other and enjoy the exercise as a team. Team sports like pickleball help people to bond over their common interest. There is nothing quite like a little friendly competition to bring people together. 

   

  When playing pickleball doubles, you must work together with your teammate. This not only helps to promote a connection between you and your partner, but it may also lead to friendships off the court. Which is nice, as it can be difficult to build new relationships as we get older. Finding a common bond like pickleball and joining a league gives you a sense of community that helps to combat the loneliness that often comes with age.

   

  A pickleball getaway in Costa Rica will help to strengthen your bond with your partner and other players by taking you out of your comfort zone. You’ll be playing with locals and expats from the area, exploring the area of Tamarindo Costa Rica, eating meals together, and staying together at our all-inclusive vacation rental.

   

  An all-inclusive pickleball vacation at Pura Vida House features seven nights of luxury accommodation in our 4-6 room villas, which includes 2.5 hours of daily instruction on lighted pickleball courts, two meals a day, two mountain bikes for the property’s 20 miles of trails, and access to two golf carts to get around the resort. Our guests also enjoy exclusive Beach Club membership at Hacienda Pinilla, which includes a 160-foot oceanfront infinity pool, two bars, a restaurant, and a beachfront gym. From the Beach Club, you will have easy access to three beautiful beaches, and our guests even have access to the JW Marriott’s restaurants and bars.

   

  Our all-inclusive pickleball vacations also include our 24-hour concierge services, so if you want to plan an outing or excursion, we can figure out all of the details. Maybe you need a massage in the villa after a day out on the courts? No problem!

   

  Whether you want to take an active vacation for your health, or just for fun, Pura Vida House works hard to give you the most personalized pickleball getaway in Costa Rica. With access to the resort and Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club, 24/7 concierge services, shuttle services, personal golf cart access, and meals prepared by our private chefs, you’ll see why we have over 400 5-star reviews! 

   

  Please contact us if you are considering staying in Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica for an all-inclusive pickleball getaway. We are available at (614) 600-1904 or info@thepuravidahouse.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

   

  Blog by: Jennifer LaCharite – Costa Consultants, International