For all its benefits, however, pickleball does not build much muscle. And depending on how hard you play, it may not deliver the recommended dose of weekly cardiovascular exercise.
If you were relatively inactive before picking up the game, experts say you can make some strength and fitness gains by playing several times per week. But you will probably hit a ceiling after about eight weeks. Your arms and legs will get a bit stronger from playing, but you'll quickly hit a plateau, Dr. Marcus said. You need to continually challenge your body with more resistance.
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