Relishing Pickleball and Building the (Un)Retirement Good Life with Carl Landau
Vedanth Bhartee
Writer · Reviewed by Richard ChanUpdated Jun 12, 2026
1 min read
Key Takeaways
Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services if you suffer a sports-related injury, provided the services are deemed medically necessary by a doctor.
While Medicare encourages active aging, it does not cover the costs of fitness equipment, sports club memberships, or court fees under Original Medicare.
Some Medicare Advantage plans offer specialized fitness benefits, such as the SilverSneakers program, which can provide access to participating gyms and recreation centers where sports like pickleball are played.
Pickleball isn't just the fastest-growing sport in the country — it may also be one of the most unexpected bridges between generations. Players 55 and older make up the largest demographic at 19.8%, with the 18–34 age group a close second at 18.5%.* Serial entrepreneur, podcast host of I Used to be Somebody, and author of Pickleball for Dummies, Carl Landau shares his insights on spotting the next big trend — and why pickleball might just be the perfect vehicle for crafting your second act in what he calls "unretirement."
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