In this episode of the Base to Pickle Show, hosts Brian Gonzalez and Raul De Castro welcome Dr. Eric Korem, a sports scientist and podcaster, to discuss the importance of warm-up techniques for pickleball players and introduce his fitness tracker app, AIM7. They explore how proper warm-ups can enhance performance and reduce injuries. The conversation then shifts to Ryan Van Winkle, CEO of Bounce, an app designed to connect players with coaches and facilitate learning in pickleball. The episode highlights the unique features of Bounce, including remote coaching and community engagement, while also addressing the challenges faced in building the platform. The hosts emphasize the accessibility and affordability of both AIM7 and Bounce, encouraging listeners to enhance their pickleball experience.

Takeaways

Most players skip warm-ups before playing pickleball.

A proper warm-up can enhance performance and reduce injuries.

Dynamic flexibility is crucial for pickleball players.

AIM7 provides personalized fitness recommendations.

The app is designed to help players stay healthy and active.

Community engagement is a key aspect of pickleball.

Bounce connects players with coaches for better learning.

Remote coaching offers flexibility and affordability.

The Bounce app includes features for tracking lessons and progress.

Both AIM7 and Bounce aim to make pickleball accessible to everyone.

Sound Bites

"You need to get your heart rate up."

"The four letter word everybody likes: free."

"Pickleball is for everyone."

"Remote coaching is exciting."

"Everything is free on Bounce."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Base to Pickle Show

01:23 Warm-Up Techniques for Pickleball

05:39 Introduction to AIM7 Fitness Tracker

08:02 Inspiration Behind AIM7

11:12 Wrap-Up with Dr. Eric Korem

12:17 Introduction to Bounce.game App

13:13 Features of Bounce.game App

18:16 Challenges in Building Bounce

19:41 Future of Bounce

22:13 Getting Started with Bounce

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