It's a better version of ping pong. And, compared to paying 150 bucks going and sitting in a chair for an hour, et cetera, I'll throw an IV in a little mini sandwich cooler in my bag with a little butterfly needle. Ben: Yeah, absolutely, I got a few ideas. And, this company called Fast Vitamin IVs can literally send them to your house. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked pro mixed doubles pickleball teams worldwide, including Ben Johns/Anna Leigh Waters, Matt Wright/Lucy Kovalova, and AJ Koller/Jessie Irvine. Episode #172: Why Your Back Is The Most Important Part Of Your Core Workout, And What You Can Do About It. Obviously, very different from tennis and golf. He was a natural athlete and was always involved in sports. It's the type of sport where you can be on a family vacation and nobody has any racket sport ability or maybe any athletic ability. And so, I ended up going professionally. And then, the other thing I'd throw in would definitely be the mobility component, the so-called young muscle component, this idea that cross-linking of fibers occurs especially in an aging athlete. And then, for people who have a ton of time, you can actually ladder back up and do once you hit one-one, then go two-two, three-three, four-four, five-five. And right then and there, I kind of knew that pickleball was my outlet. If you want to add a probiotic + prebiotic to your daily routine, use code BEN15 at, Dry Farm Wines is offering an extra bottle in your first box for a penny (because its alcohol, it cant be free). And then, if you're doing the cold after the workout, yeah, you do it but not for a long period of time. They got turmeric. His name is Tyson McGuffin. Storylines: - Callie Smith and Lucy Kovalova are the defending champions here but suffered a first-round loss to Ansboury and Oshiro last week and have been trending in the wrong direction. It's not like you're one of those people who's jumping into a marathon with very little training and trying to run 26 miles and then cramping because your muscles are trying to protect themselves because you're asking them to do something that they haven't had to do in training. So usually, it's practice in the morning, workout, back to practice, and then get all my recovery stuff in. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com. And, I think you're supplemented by some electrolyte companies, right? That'll get you 20% off and the stuff you want to look for is the Organifi Gold Chocolate. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. His father, David McGuffin, was a professional tennis player and instilled a love of sports in all of his children. A lot has happened in the pickleball world since the last episode of The McGuffin Pickleball Show. He was playing tennis at a local court when he saw a group of people playing pickleball nearby. I have not, but I've been asked to do that video various times. Tyson is married to the love of his life Meg McGuffin, and they have four beautiful children: Skyler, 15, special needs with a heart of gold; Ty, 8, superphysical and creative, Banks, 2, who has him wrapped around her little finger, and Mac, 1, a bruiser who's walking and talking early. As a top-ranked Pickleball player in the world, SelkirkProTysonMcGuffin, 29, is currently one of Professional Pickleballs most accomplished and recognizable players. And again, I said the doubles component of it, and as you were just talking about, it's pretty fun, it's pretty social, it's kind of fun to get some folks together, but dude, singles is freaking athletic. Organifi Gold Chocolate's got 23 calories, not 200, less than 2 grams of fat compared to 6, and 1 gram of sugar. 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But, here's what you do, you go to, . And, these scientists that work for the company, they're in aging, they're in genetics, they're in biometrics, they work together to give you a daily action plan on Inside Tracker with personalized guidance on the right exercise and nutrition and supplementation for your body. Carvana.com enables customers to quickly and easily shop thousands of vehicles, finance, trade in or sell their current vehicle to Carvana, sign contracts and schedule delivery or pickup at one of its patented, automated Car Vending Machines. So, if this sounds like it's up your alley and you want to join the ranks of those who have access to every last shred of knowledge and experience that I've gained over the years, then you can go to BenGreenfieldCoaching.com to get started. And, I'll see you there, I hope. Basically, like the Navy SEAL or whatever industry you happen to be in, whether you're a hard-charging executive, elite athlete, or a father, a mother who just wants to get the most out of life and wants a no-guesswork program that allows you to wake up in the morning and know exactly what to do, and also know that somebody's watching your back and taking care of everything for you 24/7. So, I call them Dry Farm. The number one ranked men's singles pickleball player in the world, Tyson McGuffin, resides in Hayden. But, I do that giant Mason glass of water in the morning. And, as you know, I've got four kids. So, those are a few suggestions from the biomechanical standpoint. So, that being said, all the shownotes are going to be at BenGreenfieldLife.com/Pickleball. And then, when it came to doubles, I was a 5.5 tennis player coming in and losing to 4.5 pickleball players in their 60s. You could just use them as the warm-up. Surprise, AZ 85374, 2023 USA Pickleball. There's some good videos on there, but what I was specifically looking for was how to get better at pickleball without actually having to go to the court for the busy people who could maybe only make it out to play on, I don't know, a Saturday and a Sunday or something like that. Or, let's say those SaltSticks, if they're capsules, you can break them open and just taste them in your mouth. No. And, the best way to tackle that is if you don't have access or funding for something like regular massage therapy is a ton of work that's very similar. for 20% off. There's companies out there now selling Pickle juice for cramping or selling what they call hot shots for cramping. Yeah, that's what I've experienced too. I would say for all the listeners out there, I mean, pickleball literally has changed my life and there's so many cool people that are coming in the sport. We thought it'd be fun to geek out on this new sport. Age. It means a lot. And, that's what a lot of people are doing now just because it's more the anti-aging and longevity routine. So, get your ass out there. Yeah. Yeah. You could travel with them on ice. I'll do NAD every five to six weeks. Note: Jackie Kawamoto was a surprise silver medalist with first-time partner Lea Jansen back in December 22 at the Hertz Orlando Cup. You go to. They're selling these pickleball shots. In addition, a camp may be cancelled due to local COVID-19 regulations that are beyond the control of TM Camps. So, Thursday usually a singles, Fridays mixed doubles, Saturdays gender doubles, and then Sunday is championship Sunday. So, I did download an app recently that got recommended to me. His name is Tyson McGuffin, and he has a podcast called . That's the governing body in pickleball. When I do IVs, I usually do Myer cocktails. Ben: So, that book is like a bible for taking any nagging ache or pain or tight spot in the muscles and working it out with things like foam rollers, lacrosse balls, peanut-shaped rollers, a lot of the vibrating muscle therapy devices that are out there, stick type of device devices, even using kettlebell handles and things like that. From the beginning with the iconic Old Glory pattern, Vulcan connects style with innovation. They save a billion gallons of water with this wine because you don't have to pour a bunch of water on wine. The first court was 3035, the second court was 40, and then the last court was the highest-level court. So, we're talking about everything from mobility exercises like the Turkish get-up to kettlebell swings, which are the crme de la crme of power and explosive-based exercises to kettlebell overhead presses, kettlebell goblet squats, kettlebell snatches. It doesnt help make the game attractive, thats for sure.. Storylines: - Callie Smith and Lucy Kovalova are the defending champions here but suffered a first-round loss to Ansboury and Oshiro last week and have been trending in the wrong direction. And then, I started playing singles and it's a whole different ball game in a good way. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Off the court, he is known for his friendly and approachable demeanor, making him a popular figure among fans and fellow players alike. One, and this is what I do when I'm traveling, I got access to nothing but a shower is 20 seconds cold, 10 seconds hot, 10 times through. We do have a little four to six-week break during the summer. So, tournaments, I'll play singles Thursday. In interviews, he has spoken about his desire to continue to improve and to win more tournaments, including a gold medal at the upcoming World Pickleball Championships. I did a Russian Kettlebell Training certification and then also what's called a Strong First Kettlebell Training certification and learned a lot of the concepts behind this Russian trainer. Learn more about Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. at vulcansportinggoods.com Life Time: Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of nearly 160 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. So, SaltStick is good. [Transcript] How To Start A Farm & Grow Your Own Food, The Craziest New Mushroom Formulations Youve Never Heard Of, How To Be Insanely Productive & Spiritual At The Same Time & Much More With Jordan Rubin. Tyson: Cool, cool, love all that. Okay. And, after picking it up a few months ago, holy cow, was I ever wrong, first of all, and second of all, in the past several weeks, I've started playing more. It's a perfect sport for people that are 50 plus that maybe play tennis or play golf and maybe they can't play tennis anymore because they can't move on a court that's 72 by 36 or maybe they can't play racquetball anymore because their shoulder's blown out, but they can come on a pickleball court and play on a court that's 44 by 20 and have a great time, talk a little trash, hit some dinks, and meet a lot of great people. And, you can hop on a pickleball court and you can maybe have your five-year-old, you can have your grandma, and somebody else. And, that that book Becoming A Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett is just fantastic in terms of almost like a cookbook where you can hunt down anything that's tight. That's BenGreenfieldLife.com/Pickleball. So, it's the recovery days. And, it seems like with carbon, you get best of both worlds, you get feel and you get lots of power. Get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you go to insidetracker.com/ben. Anyhow, that given day, I ended up going into full body cramps and couldn't play my finals match and had to go back to my hotel, got a mobile IV nurse to come over and give me an IV. And, sometimes I'll do it with friends, we'll just be chatting and socializing while we do this. - Anna Leigh Waters, bronze medalist in 2022 with her mom Leigh, is back with Anna Bright. But, Tyson, what else would you throw in there? One's called, . So, just a few examples of what you could do as far as the heat and the cold. What is the Best Weight For a Pickleball Paddle? Mixture of everything, yeah. And, I'm gobbling up YouTube pickleball videos and trying to find people in the community to play with. I don't know if you've heard it before, Tyson, about how cold because it shuts down inflammation and does such a good job doing so that it could inhibit your gains or inhibit your adaptations to training or inhibit the protection of mitochondria or something like that. There's companies out there now selling. Look forward to our families meeting tomorrow and building a relationship. For further information on Carvana, please visit www.carvana.com. It's like ping pong and tennis on steroids. Now that he has more than a few gold medals for singles playing under his belt, McGuffin has come to realize that the real challenge in pickleball is in doubles play, where gold has been elusive for many with a tennis mindset.I think a lot of tennis players can relate to the transition I had, McGuffin said. After missing about six weeks due to a foot injury caused by plantar fasciitis and a number of other issues, McGuffin paired up with Catherine Parenteau Friday at the Florida Open, and the two charged all the way to a spot on Championship Sunday. It's the best natural wine out there. So, there's some interesting about getting in the cold before you actually go work out as well for a brief cold exposure. They got free shipping, straight to your door, free of charge, 100% happiness. Enter Seed, pretty good name, pretty good website, they're at Seed.com. 15-30 days notice: 75% refund or 100% credit towards a future camp. McGuffin is extremely involved in all areas of pickleball and is an incredible ambassador for the sport. Tyson: Okay. Obviously, if I make a final, then I then my final on Sunday. Tyson McGuffin is back and thats a good thing for pickleball. There's billionaires that are buying tours. Canonsburg, PA 15317. I've been using this thing for two years. Someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours to get you fully dialed in because it's time for you to start looking, feeling, and performing the way that you deserve. You heard it before? So, SaltStick is good. And then, for the very small select number of VIP clients who I work with on a weekly basis, I take all that knowledge in over 20 years of experience optimizing the human body. And, I'll play anywhere from, let's say, four to eight matches in a day. So, I hope I've been able to do that for you on this episode today. https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/pickleball-tyson-mcguffin/, My name is Ben Greenfield. And, supplementing with it can increase energy. I know a small handful of freaking billionaires who are obsessed with pickleball, which means going down the pipe, I know there'll be more money and more sponsors kind of supporting the sport. What's it like in pickleball as far as the actual money in the sport right now? Meaning, if you're going to warm up for a kettlebell routine, you hit the Aerodyne bike for five minutes, you hop off, you do the series of crossover symmetry exercises. So, I'm actually the brand ambassador of Pickle Play. Is there much money in pickleball? I learned it from this. And right then and there, I kind of knew that pickleball was my outlet. I know there are magazines like Pickleball Magazines, there's books out there. It's like ping pong and tennis met and had a crazy baby after a night in Vegas. The strength component is covered with something that, but then the weak links as you know like tennis players with their shoulders or their IT bands or their Achilles, there tend to be certain injuries that pop up over and over again. Yes. See, I do my research, Tyson, I do my research. And yet, there's this myth that's pervasive that's not really helped out too much by folks like the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and sports drinks manufacturers that the number one cause for cramping is a loss of hydration electrolytes that needs to be replaced during competition. And, Pickle Play wasn't sure if you were trying to use that as a plug or not, but thank you. WebWith upcoming tournaments that are postponed, Im learning to just go with the flow and enjoy this extra time with my family. And, I think that the program if you want like a done-for-you program that I think addresses a ton of weak links in the average athlete, I would look up Ben Patrick's Knees Over Toes stuff. - WATCH OUT FOR: Jessie Irvine/Jackie Kawamoto. I can drink, I don't do it, but I can drink two or three glasses of the type of wine that I actually drink. And, when I do NAD, I'll do 500 milligrams. Youre talking trash with your buddies and youre trying to hit each other. Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. McGuffin currently competes nationwide playing in singles and doubles events sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association, the sports governing body. And again, proceed with caution, people, if you're listening in, I didn't want to practice medicine without a license, but it's actually not that hard to give yourself one of these push IVs. And, even the entire history of the sports. And, their names are Blake and Alex Renaud. So, I'm actually the brand ambassador of Pickle Play. That's why you wake up and have a headache and you feel blah. And, I would say right then and there, I kind of had some passion for the sport, so I started playing a bit more, I started practicing with some guys in my area there in Yakima, Washington, and started playing some tournaments. And then, two weeks ago, I played singles for the first time in my life because I just, at that point, been just hitting around the family. And, that can be a game changer too in the cramping and in the electrolyte department. And, I'll definitely implement some of that new stuff. Not so much anymore. Yeah, played a couple years of junior college tennis, played some pro tennis, and then came to the dark side in about 2015. Enter, , pretty good name, pretty good website, they're at, . Tyson: Best way to get started is you can go to usapa.com, get signed up as a member, check to see where there's courts at. It's a better version of tennis. There's a text chain in the app where you can talk to people in there. Wait, with the tournament, I've never ever been to a tournament or watched a tournament. Yeah, I definitely noticed something different about. There is more money in the sport. I played in my first tournament in 2015 Id only been playing for about a month, he said. First of all, the number one reason that folks cramp is due to what's called an alpha motor neuron reflex. And, they're going to give 20% to all my listeners if you just go to. More than ever these days, people like you and me need a fresh entertaining, well-informed, and often outside-the-box approach to discovering the health, and happiness, and hope that we all crave. Wine is highly processed just like our food. So, I come from a competitive tennis background. It's a five-minute routine. Please note that the 2-Day camp and Day 1 of the 1-Day camps are completely FULL. And, you can take this anywhere. They just welcome you right onto the court. I had no clue they even existed, but I was at the pickleball playground and somebody picked up this paddle and they said, This is the one that you should use if you were a former tennis player. And so, I picked it up and I messed around with it a little bit and I think it was called a Vanguard or something like that. And, if you're not tracking your blood, then you're missing out on what you might need to actually know how to build endurance, boost energy, and optimize your health, and eat the right way, and supplement the way, and know if you're going to get sick or if you're not going to get sick, or if you need certain nutrients or don't need other nutrients. In pickleball, you can't volley at the net, you got to let the ball bounce at least if you're at a certain proximity to the net. It's spelled with a K, Cymbiotika. Tyson: Yeah. Cookie Notice There's high-end celebrities that are buying teams. I definitely want to play in a tournament someday. Tyson: Yeah. It was one of the top-selling little fitness books on Amazon for a while called . They cut out all of the work for you. Yeah. When I'm east coast and it's hot and humid, I mean literally I'm suffering out there, I'm going through 15 to 20 shirts. But, let's say if you were to win the U.S. Open, what would be the paycheck for something like that in pickleball? That's another one that I forgot to mention that I would definitely consider throwing in the mix. From a sport longevity and an injury prevention standpoint, I would be doing the foam rolling and deep tissue work using something like Kelly Starrett's Becoming A Supple Leopard book technically under red light or in a sauna or something like that. And, thanks again for having me on, Ben. Your email address will not be published. Something else that I'm looking to add to my routine in the mornings not only are we getting a. , but we're purchasing a sauna from Costco. And, within five minutes, everybody can have a great time, they can have a 10-ball rally. But, it turns out it's fantastic for recovery as well. You're running clinics all over the country. Episode #130: Tim Ferriss and Ray Cronise Explain How To Manipulate Your Bodys Temperature To Burn More Fat. Taking a daily probiotic and prebiotic is one of the game changers in this poop department. McGuffins siblings also played sports growing up, with his sister playing college basketball and his brothers playing football and baseball. What's the actual make and model because I love it compared to the just the cheapo $10 amazon one I was using? WebTyson McGuffin is a TeamSelkirk Advisory Staff Member and and is currently the top ranked men's singles player on the PPA Pro Tour. Yeah, yeah, that makes sense. End users can't poke holes in the paddle, but manufacturers now can. Yup, 1 penny, because alcohol they can't sell for free. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. McGuffin said that as more younger people find the sport, its going to grow exponentially. And yeah, I've been playing professionally for about the last seven years now. And, I pulled open the Instagram message and you had messaged me at some point and I never replied because I rarely check Instagram messages at all, but you had asked me a couple questions about training or nutrition or something like that. And, that super salty taste is what actually sends the signal straight to the brain before the stuff can even get absorbed into the bloodstream that causes a inhibition of that alpha motor neuron reflex that cause the cramping. And, if you liked it or if you love what I'm up to, then please leave me a review on your preferred podcast listening channel wherever that might be, and just find the. I don't know how fast those VIP tickets are going to sell out, but either way, this thing is going to be absolutely amazing. They just welcome you right onto the court. And, everybody's different, which is why you really don't know unless you test. Happy to be on. But no, it's a beautiful sport. See you there. It's BenGreenfieldCoaching.com. McGuffin grew up in a wrestling family with five brothers and one sister. Any of those type of really quick powerful exercises that involve mostly calisthenic-based moves. And, I'll see you there, I hope. But usually, big thing for me is core, hand speed, foot speed, and then making sure that my gas tank is up to par, right? For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com. . And, like I mentioned, Seed.com. Selkirk produces a Ty McGuffin Signature Series Paddle, the AMPED Invikta, a paddle inspired by his style of play that integrates the most advanced technological innovations in the pickleball industry. And then, finally fire, is a fun one. You may have glutes, you may have abs, but what about your gut or your inputs and outputs, what you put into your body affects, for lack of a better word, your poop? I would say, Ben, thanks again for having me on. That'll get you 20% off and the stuff you want to look for is the Organifi Gold Chocolate. They've got access to 55,000 acres of organic vineyards. The truth is we could all be pooping better, I think. And, he started playing this silly game called pickleball, and I kid you not, he would show up at the club every day and bug me about this game and tell me I should go to the local YMCA and go play some pickleball with all his old-timers. I know there's a bunch of apps that let you find a court and somebody local to play with. [00:27:49] What kind of things could you do if you can't get to the court that help your pickleball game? And so, basically, we're drinking poison a lot of times. You're running clinics all over the country. Watch as (8) Andrea Koop and AJ Koller take on (16) Mary Brascia and Julian Arnold in Newport Beach, California. Yup, yup. And, it works fantastically for keeping the shoulders put together. For example, if you show up early tomorrow and we decide we're going to punish half a loaf of my wife's bread, we'll just go jump in the cold pool for 5-10 minutes and get nice and chilly before dinner, which is actually a great way to not only avoid the meat sweats but also be able to stay super-duper carb sensitive. And, when I travel somewhere like international travel and I want to feel really good afterwards if I'm jet-lagged or whatever, I'll just give myself one of these IVs. Schott suggested to McGuffin to give the game a try. Her name is Kate Murphy. WebSize of paddle is defined by the total amount of width and height of the paddle, or max 24 inches, and the length can't exceed 17 inches. What things could you do if you couldn't get to the court that would still make you a better pickleball player? It's called pickleball. 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So, I ended up showing up at the local YMCA typical setting or typical format that you used to see back in the day. He's a top masters track and field athlete. So, let's have fun and start to geek out on some of the nitty-gritties of the biomechanics and the body chemistry when it comes to pickleball. But usually, big thing for me is core, hand speed, foot speed, and then making sure that my gas tank is up to par, right? Theres no cattiness, theres no cliquishness, theres none of that country club nonsense you get at a tennis club.. There are so many tennis players who have plateaued at their level and they recognize they arent going to get better so they pick up pickleball for the challenge.. He loves to write about his sport, and he hopes to inspire other Pickleball players to reach their potential. But no, it's a beautiful sport. And, I ended up getting my butt kicked by a couple guys in their 50s and 60s. It's a perfect sport for people that are 50 plus that maybe play tennis or play golf and maybe they can't play tennis anymore because they can't move on a court that's 72 by 36 or maybe they can't play racquetball anymore because their shoulder's blown out, but they can come on a pickleball court and play on a court that's 44 by 20 and have a great time, talk a little trash, hit some dinks, and meet a lot of great people.