Rodrigo Fáez, one of our favorite sports journalists to follow, has recently gifted us with one of his classic “24 HOURS WITH...” videos on his YouTube channel. But this time, the star is none other than Mike Yanguas, currently ranked Number 7 on the PREMIER PÁDEL circuit and one of the fittest (and most fun to watch!) players at the start of this season.
It’s a real honor for padel fans that the first “24 HOURS WITH...” guest on Rodrigo’s channel who isn’t a soccer player is a padel player; yet another sign of the unstoppable growth of our favorite sport and how it’s catching the attention of more and more people. For those of you who want to watch the video — which we highly recommend — you can find it at the end of this post, and we’ll also briefly summarize it below.
We were fascinated to follow Mike through Rodrigo’s eyes, discovering his daily routine in Madrid between tournaments. Rodrigo spent a full day with Mike, and we loved seeing how one of the biggest stars of world padel lives and trains.
🧘♂️ Start of the Day: Physiotherapy and Recovery
The day starts strong with an intensive physiotherapy session to help Mike recover from the physical strain accumulated in the tournaments. This is a key part of staying competitive in such a demanding calendar.
🏋️♂️ Physical Preparation with Hugo, His Trainer
After physiotherapy, they head to the gym to complete a routine designed by his physical trainer, Hugo. Rodrigo has an interesting chat with him about how the specific training of a professional padel player is structured. This is super helpful to understand what goes on behind the scenes of on-court performance!
🍽️ Lunch with Friends and Good Vibes
One of the most heartwarming moments of the video is the lunch with friends, where you can really feel the good atmosphere around Mike. Amid laughs and stories, we discover a more personal side of the player and his inner circle.
🏓 Practice on Court and Tips for Rodrigo
Of course, there’s a bit of time on the court. Mike goes into coach mode and gives Rodrigo several practical tips to improve control and technique in his shots. We’re sure more than one of you will be able to apply these as well!
🛌 Recovery at Home: Nutrition and Hyperbaric Chamber
Back at his house, Mike shows us his recovery routine: nutritional supplements, rest, and his hyperbaric chamber, a crucial part of his recovery process. It’s clear that the intense off-court dedication he puts into taking care of his preparation is just as important as his training.
⚽ Padel and Soccer, Growing Together
To close out, there’s a great conversation with Rodrigo, who, as you know, is closely tied to the soccer world. Mike talks about his good relationships with several soccer players and how many of them are getting hooked on padel, helping the sport grow internationally.
👏 Congratulations to Rodrigo and Mike for this fantastic initiative
We absolutely loved this video, not only for the quality of the content but for showing the human and professional side of a player who is destined to make history in padel. We encourage you to watch it in full, and of course, to follow and subscribe to Rodrigo Fáez’s channel. It’s definitely worth it!