"After a visit to the doctor, I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. At 265 pounds, I was also dealing with a cascade of other health issues, including prediabetes, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure."
"The very first lap, I wanted to give up because I was really out of shape. Within a couple of months, I was able to swim a mile a day."
"I switched to a Mediterranean diet and stopped drinking alcohol except for occasional social settings. One change led to the other."
"When I could no longer find tennis partners because everyone had switched to pickleball, I joined a local pickleball club, too. Like most tennis players, I was hooked immediately."
Robert Warden, an 82-year-old pickleball coach, faced significant health challenges after retiring. Weighing 265 pounds, he was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and other health issues. Encouraged by his doctor, he began swimming three times a week, eventually swimming a mile daily. He adopted a Mediterranean diet and reduced alcohol consumption. As his fitness improved, he became more active, hiking regularly and tracking his steps. Unable to find tennis partners, he joined a pickleball club, quickly becoming dedicated to the sport and playing six days a week.
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