Registration for the next round begins in April! 👇
Play pickleball with less joint pain in just 8 weeks!
Pilates for Pickleball is an 8-week online group movement program for players 50+ who love pickleball that teaches you exercises based on Pilates plus resistance training to reduce joint pain from pickleball.
The next program starts in April 2026.
Click here to join the priority waitlist to be the first to know when the program opens and about any free training related to the program.
In the Pilates for Pickleball program, you will:
🏓 Strengthen and mobilize your joints with exercises you can start immediately to reduce joint pain.
🏓 Begin building a movement program targeted to your needs so you can super-charge your pickleball game.
🏓 Improve agility, control, and coordination along with reducing joint pain in the weekly group movement sessions.
🏓 Get all your questions answered and connect with like-minded pickleball addicts in the weekly Q&A opportunities.
Hi, I’m Nicole Sheldrake - Pilates instructor & pickleball addict!
I developed the P4P program because of my own pickleball joint issues.
As I began to play more frequently, my old knee injury began to bug me and then my elbow started to burn after games!
I realized that I needed more pickleball-specific movement training if I wanted to play longer without joint pain.
So I worked on building a training program that brought together pickleball movements, Pilates and resistance training!
Knowing exactly what workout exercises to do and the best warmup for me keeps my joints happy and strong as well as recovering faster.
And everything I’m doing contributes to a better pickleball game which means more pickleball FUN times!
Pilates for Pickleball exists because I’m tired of seeing players 50+ who adore pickleball like I do have to say no to games, miss social interaction, and deal with painful joints!
Betty W. has been in the Pilates for Pickleball program since 2025 and gave us an update in the Facebook group:
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE THE PILATES FOR PICKLEBALL ONLINE PROGRAM!👇
1 - WEEKLY LIVE ONLINE GROUP MOVEMENT CLASSES
🗝️ The key to getting stronger and reducing joint pain from pickleball?
Actually practicing the Pilates exercises and strength training movements CONSISTENTLY!
If you love pickleball for the social component, you might find it challenging to watch pre-recorded videos and practice on your own at home.
And if you struggle with accountability and actually showing up to do your exercises, then a regularly scheduled class with other fun pickleball folks is the best way to make it stick!
☝️ That is why I offer the live online classes!
The Pilates for Pickleball program includes live class sessions so you can move with a group of fellow pickleball lovers and put what you learn in the online studio into practice — together!
ONLINE GROUP CLASS SCHEDULE:
Movement classes are a combination of mobility and strength training with time for questions at the end. We’ll focus on each module for 2 weeks and progressive add in exercises over the course of the 8 week program.
DATES & TIMES TBA
*You may come to as few or as many classes as you desire each week.
2- THE ONLINE STUDIO: PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LESSONS & TRAINING RESOURCES
For the online studio portion, you can use the Kajabi website or the app on your phone or tablet.
Each video is short and to the point so you can start practicing right away!
The weekly movement classes will cover 1 module for two weeks so you can readily integrate what you’re learning in the online studio.
As soon as you register for the program, you’ll have access to Module 0 in the online studio so you can get started right away!
Module 0: Jumpstart Your P4P Game Plan
This module is your warm up for the main event - get ready! Discover your P4P game plan, how to get the most out of the program then start mobilizing your joints with the Juicy Joints Movement Flow.
Module 1: Fire up your Footwork
Your fabulous feet are where happy knees and hips begin! And jump right in to progressive strength training so you can maintain those happy joints for years to come.
Module 2: Control from Your Center
Power up from your center by strengthening your hips and core, learning to twist without tweaking, and increasing your hip joint and spinal mobility.
Module 3: Strengthen Your Swing
Improve mobility and strength in your arms and put it all together in practicing the speed, energy and amount of swing for your pickleball strokes.
Module 4: Finding Your Sweet Spot
Bringing it all together! Discover exactly what exercises you need to maintain strength and reduce joint pain for a long time to come, as well as improving balance and visual skills.
Before joining the Pilates for Pickleball program, Martha said:
“My biggest challenge is my lower back, particularly doing fast twisting motions or reaching for an angle shot. I tweaked it again on Sunday :( when I was swinging too hard playing the dudes who are big slammers. “
After the P4P program, Martha shared this:
3 - Private P4P Facebook Community Group
A private Facebook community space for you to connect with other like-minded members, discuss pickleball and movement, and share ideas and experiences.
NOTE: I will not be coaching directly in there, but will be moderating. The coaching with me happens via our weekly live group movement sessions.
4 - VIP Option only: Private Online Lessons with Nicole
If you know you may need a little more support and accountability to really get the most out of the program, I’m offering a VIP option which includes all of the above plus 10 private 50-minute lessons with me.
We’ll meet the first time for an evaluation at the beginning of the program to see where you’re at.
After that, we’ll meet weekly so you can get feedback on your form, ask questions, and practice exactly the exercises that you need for your particular joint issues.
Depending on our meeting schedule, we’ll have a lesson once or twice after the program to follow-up where we can make changes to your program as you progress.
From my client Sarah P:
“I’m an extremely active 64 year old…after an injury last year, I found all my favorite forms of exercise took me at least 48 hours to recover from.”
Together we focused on mobility and building strength through resistance training.
Creating change in your movement patterns so that you can reduce joint pain is as easy as starting at 0-0-2!
The Pilates for Pickleball program was made for you - a player 50+ who loves pickleball!
Whether you love playing casually with friends and family, or you’re constantly in lessons and clinics to improve your skills, or you’ll play any time any place because…
Pickleball is sometimes that one thing that’s always fun, gets your body moving, and allows you to just be 100% present for a couple of hours.
You don’t want to give it up, you want to play more!
You deserve smart, safe training that keeps you strong and mobile.
How much does the Pilates for Pickleball program cost?
The mistake most people make is thinking that picking and choosing free exercise rehab videos online is cheaper. What they don’t take into account is how slow and ineffective that can be.
Or worse..
..the costs associated with every random exercise that doesn’t work which slows down your progress, takes you back to expensive physical therapy, keeps you off the court longer and can just be really dispiriting.
If you’re like me, you want to take advantage of your exercise opportunities to not only keep joint pain away but also improve your power, balance and dexterity on the pickleball court!
The only solution is to consistently practice the mobility exercises you need for your specific pain points PLUS build the muscular strength to support your joints long-term so that you can play pickleball for the rest of your life!
This is your chance to learn directly from me so you can skyrocket your progress - reducing joint pain and leveling up in pickleball fitness longevity.
My Guarantee
YOUR INVESTMENT IN PILATES FOR PICKLEBALL IS 100% RISK-FREE.
I’m so confident in this program that if within 14 days, you don’t feel like this is for you, you can request a refund, no questions asked.
From my client, Sue M…
“At 73 years, I thought I had to accept lack of balance, stiff joints, restricted mobility…”
“She (Nicole) has an extremely strong foundation in body/brain connection…I am beyond thrilled with the results of the sessions…”
START REDUCING JOINT PAIN & PLAYING MORE PICKLEBALL!
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No, you do not need any Pilates experience to get value from the program. The Pilates we do is beginner level and builds you up.
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Weights are highly recommended but you will benefit from the program if you only have resistance bands.
8lb, 10lb and/or 12lb weights are a good place to start. You could buy 2 8-10lb weights to start.
You can do all exercises from home—no gym membership needed.
It’s also easy to make lighter weights from items you have in your kitchen.
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Plan for about 15-30 minutes of watching the pre-recorded videos plus at least 1 hours of live movement classes.
You can do 2 or more live classes a week if you have the time!
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If you have any medical conditions or injuries, please consult your doctor before starting the program to ensure it's appropriate for you.
You could also book a private session with Nicole so she can give you modifications and progression to keep you strengthening throughout the program.
Click here to book a free Discovery Call if you want to chat with Nicole about the program.
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You'll have lifetime access to all the online training videos and the private Facebook community.
The live movement sessions will continue after 8 weeks and once you’ve completed the 8 weeks you can join the weekly movement classes for an extra fee.
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You'll need internet access and either a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
The coaching calls are on Zoom, and the training videos are accessed through the Kajabi app or a web browser.
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That depends on you!
Most participants see pain reduction first, followed by movement & strength improvements.
If you consistently do the exercises, you can expect to notice positive changes within the 8-week timeframe.
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Absolutely not. It is entirely up to you whether you’d like to turn your camera or audio on or not. I want to make this as accessible as possible for as many people as possible.