Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa has posted a video on Instagram of her physical preparation where she reaches 25 km/h on the treadmill. The post has surprised her followers, who describe the pace as crazy. Far from being a simple workout, the image shows the physical demands of an elite athlete in full preseason.
The technical detail: running at 25 km/h is not for everyone 🏃
To put it in context, a professional 100-meter sprinter reaches peaks of 37 km/h. Badosa, with a sustained 25 km/h, is in a range typical of middle-distance athletes or high-level football players. The treadmill allows precise control of stride and frequency, but requires refined technique to avoid knee and ankle injuries. It's no child's play.
Meanwhile, we run to the microwave 😅
While Badosa burns calories at 25 km/h, most mortals celebrate having made it to the couch before the commercial ends. Of course, if you ever feel like imitating her, remember: the treadmill has no handbrake or pause button to go get the bag of chips. The tennis player trains to win tournaments; we, to not lose the remote control.