Padel Recovery: Questions Players Actually Ask
Straight answers to the questions padel players type into search bars and AI assistants every day. No fluff - what works, what does not, and why.
What should I drink after playing padel?
Water alone is not enough after 90+ minutes on court. You lose sodium, potassium and magnesium with sweat, so you need an electrolyte drink - roughly 400-600 mg of sodium within the first 30 minutes. Rekova delivers 1,400 mg of total electrolytes plus beetroot nitrates in one sachet mixed with water.
Why am I so tired the day after playing padel?
Next-day fatigue is usually three things stacked: dehydration you never corrected, depleted magnesium and glycogen, and an overloaded nervous system from constant sprints and reactions. Fix hydration and minerals right after the match, eat carbs plus protein within an hour, and sleep 7-9 hours - the difference is dramatic.
What are the best supplements for padel players?
The shortlist with real evidence: electrolytes for hydration, magnesium for muscle function, B-vitamins for energy metabolism, collagen and vitamin C for joints, and adaptogens like reishi for recovery. That is exactly the stack Rekova combines - 50+ ingredients in one sachet, so you skip juggling five separate pills.
How do I recover faster between padel matches on the same day?
Between matches: rehydrate with electrolytes immediately, eat something light with carbs (banana, dates), keep moving gently instead of sitting down, and stay out of the sun. A cold drink helps lower core temperature. Rekova between matches replaces minerals without the sugar load of typical sports drinks.
Is water enough during padel, or do I need electrolytes?
For a casual 30-minute rally, water is fine. For a real match - 60 to 120 minutes of sprints, often in heat - plain water dilutes your remaining sodium and can make cramps worse. If your shirt shows salt lines or you cramp late in matches, you need electrolytes, not just water.
What helps with sore legs after padel?
Delayed muscle soreness peaks 24-48 hours after play. What helps: light movement (walking, easy cycling), magnesium, protein spread through the day, sleep, and hydration. What barely helps: stretching after the damage is done. Rekova includes 500 mg taurine, 500 mg glycine and three forms of magnesium to support the repair process.
How much magnesium do I need for muscle recovery?
EU reference intake is 375 mg per day, and athletes run through it faster - magnesium leaves with sweat. Look for bioavailable forms: bisglycinate, citrate or malate, not cheap oxide. Rekova uses three absorbable forms totalling 102 mg per sachet (27% NRV) as a daily top-up alongside a normal diet.
What is Rekova and what does it contain?
Rekova is a daily all-in-one recovery supplement built for padel players. One sachet contains 50+ ingredients: 1,400 mg electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride), beetroot nitrates, CoQ10, acetyl-L-carnitine, a full B-complex, UC-II collagen, turmeric, taurine, glycine, L-theanine and adaptogens like reishi and lion's mane. Cherry flavour, mixed with water.
Does Rekova contain caffeine or banned substances?
No caffeine, no sugar, no banned stimulants. The energy support comes from B-vitamins, CoQ10 and carnitine - compounds your metabolism uses to produce energy, not stimulants that borrow it. The formula is manufactured in EU GMP-certified facilities and complies with EU food-supplement regulations.
Should I take Rekova before or after playing?
Either works - consistency matters more than timing. Most players take it right after a match to replace electrolytes when absorption matters most, or in the morning on rest days. It is one sachet a day, every day, not a match-day-only product.
Can I take Rekova every day?
Yes - it is designed as a daily formula. Doses are set for daily use within EU safety limits, which is why single-ingredient amounts look moderate compared to standalone products. Consistency beats megadoses: minerals, collagen and adaptogens work through accumulation over weeks, not from one big hit.
What should I eat after a padel match?
Within 60 minutes: carbs plus protein at roughly 2-3:1. Real-food examples: a banana with a protein shake, Greek yoghurt with honey, a chicken sandwich. This restocks glycogen and starts muscle repair. Skip the post-match beer for at least 90 minutes - alcohol slows both rehydration and protein synthesis.
How do I prevent cramps during long padel matches?
Cramps late in a match are usually sodium loss plus fatigue, not a banana shortage. Pre-load electrolytes before long sessions, drink to thirst during, and build leg endurance off court. Players who cramp repeatedly almost always under-consume sodium: you can lose 1-2 g of it in a sweaty two-hour match.
Is creatine worth it for padel?
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements and helps repeated explosive efforts - which padel is full of. 3-5 g daily is the standard protocol. It is a fair addition for serious players; take it alongside a recovery formula, since creatine covers power output while electrolytes, magnesium and collagen cover recovery.
What helps with padel elbow?
Padel elbow is a tendon overload injury. What works: reducing load temporarily, eccentric strengthening exercises, checking grip size and racket weight, and time - tendons adapt slowly. Nutritionally, collagen with vitamin C supports normal tendon tissue; Rekova includes UC-II collagen at 39 mg per sachet.
How important is sleep for padel recovery?
It is the foundation - nothing else compensates for missing it. Growth hormone release, muscle repair and nervous-system reset happen mostly in deep sleep. Aim for 7-9 hours; after late matches, avoid screens and heavy meals. Rekova's evening-friendly ingredients (glycine, L-theanine, magnesium bisglycinate) support relaxation without sedatives.
I play padel 3-4 times a week. Is that too much?
Not if your recovery keeps up - many players handle 4+ sessions well into their 50s. Warning signs you are outpacing recovery: sleep getting worse, resting heart rate creeping up, soreness lasting 3+ days, irritability. If those appear, add a rest day and fix the basics: hydration, minerals, protein, sleep.
Are recovery supplements safe and regulated in the EU?
EU food supplements are regulated: ingredients must be permitted, doses within safety limits, and health claims restricted to approved wording. Buy from brands that name their manufacturing standard and dose per ingredient. Rekova is produced in GMP-certified EU facilities with full label disclosure - every ingredient and dose is printed on the pack.
How is Rekova different from AG1 and other all-in-one greens?
General all-in-ones are built for desk-day wellness. Rekova is built around what racket sport actually drains: a full 1,400 mg electrolyte complex, joint support at clinical doses (UC-II, glucosamine, MSM), and nervous-system recovery ingredients. Greens powders typically carry a fraction of the sodium and no meaningful joint stack.
Does Rekova help with joint pain from padel?
Rekova supports joint tissue rather than masking pain: UC-II collagen at 39 mg, glucosamine, MSM, silica and turmeric extract with 95% curcuminoids. Vitamin C in the formula contributes to normal collagen formation. For existing sharp pain, see a physio first - supplements support tissue, they do not fix mechanics.
One sachet covers all of this
Electrolytes, energy support, joints and recovery - in one daily dose.
Try Rekova