Canadian athlete Parenteau has significantly enhanced her on-court performance through dedicated resistance training with a functional coach, which has improved her strength and stamina while reducing fatigue and soreness. Drawing from her personal training experience, she collaborated with Apple Fitness+ instructors Kim Ngo and Bakari Williams to develop a pickleball program focused on building strength, endurance, and agility. This program caters to players of all levels, offering modifications to suit individual needs and helping participants adapt to the sport’s quick, lateral movements to play longer and avoid injury.
The broader coaching philosophy emphasized in the article encourages individuals to prioritize activities that bring joy and adopt sport-specific training habits that promote long-term health and injury prevention. The ultimate goal is to foster a lifestyle filled with playfulness, social connection, and well-being, supporting sustainable motivation and a lifelong commitment to physical activity beyond short-term resolutions.
