A padel coach explains how many beers are burned during a match.

In Spain, it's currently the second most practiced sport, and the one that 's experienced the greatest growth in recent years . In fact, several reports place our country at the top of the world.

Padel tennis has long since left its elitist past behind and is fervently spreading the passion for the short-racquet, four-wall sport . This explosion has meant that, from fewer than 40,000 members a decade ago, it now has more than 100,000, surpassing tennis, the historic leader in terms of rackets, balls, and nets.

Padel coach Sergio Delgado has made a name for himself on social media with videos explaining different aspects of the sport. From how to compete for certain points to songs to motivate us before hitting the court.

The expert also made one of his videos about a tradition deeply rooted in many club and tournament settings, offering a moment of social relaxation after physical exertion. And that's none other than having a beer after the game. "For many, that time spent chatting with friends is almost more important than the game itself," the content creator notes in the video.

One of the most significant effects of alcohol consumption after a padel match is its impact on hydration. Alcohol inhibits the antidiuretic hormone, which increases urine production and can lead to accelerated dehydration . This is especially counterproductive after a match, i.e., after intense exercise, when the body has already experienced considerable fluid loss through sweat.

Furthermore, alcohol can interfere with muscle recovery by negatively affecting protein synthesis processes. This not only delays the repair of muscle tissue damaged during the match, but can also compromise long-term muscle growth.

"Do you know how many beers you burn in a game of padel?" the padel instructor asks at the beginning of the video , pointing out that he doesn't like beer at all. But hey, an explanation is an explanation.

According to the expert, the average age for this game in Spain is between 35 and 45 years old, the typical profile is a man weighing 70 to 90 kilos, and the duration of an amateur match is usually around 90 minutes.

"The average caloric expenditure is very approximate and depends on a multitude of factors, such as age, sex, weight, genetics, and intensity," he indicates in the recording, before concluding that approximately 600 calories will be burned , which "is equivalent to about four alcoholic beers."