Play pickleball with less joint pain in just 8 weeks!
Your joints feel fine while you're playing pickleball. Maybe even great. But later that night, your knees are stiff and achy.
Your lower back is tight when you roll out of bed the next morning. Your hips are sore after a longer session than usual.
You've started paying attention to how many days in a row you play. You ice things. You take something for the inflammation. You give yourself an extra rest day even when you'd rather be on the court.
And somewhere in the back of your mind is a thought you don't love having:
What if I have to start playing less? What if I eventually have to stop?
Because pickleball isn't just exercise. It's the thing you look forward to. It's where your people are. It's two or more hours where you're completely present and having fun — and you are not ready to give that up.
With Pilates for Pickleball, you won't have to!
Nancy celebrated wins in the very first weeks of the P4P program!
Pilates for Pickleball is an online self-paced movement program for players 50+, designed to reduce joint pain from pickleball using Pilates and resistance training exercises.
In the Pilates for Pickleball program, you will:
🏓Build strength and mobility using a full library of recorded lessons so you can work at your own pace.
🏓 Develop a warm-up routine designed specifically for pickleball, so your joints are prepared before you ever step on the court.
🏓 Learn targeted exercises for your specific problem joints, whether that's your knees, hips, lower back, or elbows, so you can manage chronic joint issues and keep showing up to play.
Hi, I’m Nicole Sheldrake - Pilates instructor & pickleball addict!
I built this program because I ran into the same wall you might be hitting right now.
The more I played, the more my old knee injury started talking back. Then my elbow started burning after games. I loved pickleball too much to cut back, so I got to work building a training program that combined pickleball-specific movement, Pilates, and resistance training.
It worked. My joints are stronger, I recover faster, and honestly my game has improved too.
But here's the thing — I'm a Pilates instructor. I had the knowledge to figure this out myself. Most players don't have that, and they shouldn't have to piece it together from random YouTube videos and hope for the best.
If you're in your 50s, 60s, or 70s and you're already managing soreness, limiting your play days, or quietly wondering how much longer your body will cooperate — I made this program for you.
Not as a general fitness class.
Not as injury rehab.
As a specific, practical solution for pickleball players who want to keep playing.
You already know you love pickleball and want to play for the rest of your life. I just want to help you learn what your body needs to do to get there.
Betty W. gave us an update in the Facebook group:
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE THE PILATES FOR PICKLEBALL ONLINE PROGRAM!👇
THE ONLINE STUDIO: PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LESSONS & TRAINING RESOURCES
Each module is spread over about 2 weeks and the exercises and concepts in the lessons progress from the feet at Week 1 to the head in Week 8!
Module 0: Jumpstart Your P4P Game Plan
This module is your warm up for the main event - get ready! Discover your P4P game plan and how to get the most out of the program, then start warming up 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 to reduce hip and back pain. Strengthen your hips and core, learn to twist without tweaking, and increase 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: Find Your Sweet Spot System
Bringing it all together! Integrate your visual and vestibular system to improve your balance. Discover exactly what exercises you need to maintain strength and reduce joint pain for a long time to come.
Module 5: Follow-Along Strength Training Classes
Each week you’ll have a new pre-recorded 45-minute movement class to practice along with for strength training and pickleball agility. Consistently doing these classes 1-2 time each week is key to building and maintaining your happy joints!
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:
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 Sarah and I focused on mobility and building her 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.
The Pilates for Pickleball Program is a self-paced program which includes lifetime access to the videos and trainings in the online studio for just $99.
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!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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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 hour of full movement classes.
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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 need internet access and either a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
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.