Latido y Raqueta
Breathe, Play, Live · Every Heartbeat Counts
The first national table tennis network for people with cardiopulmonary and vascular pathologies
BREATHE · PLAY · LIVE
What Is Latido y Raqueta?
A Spanish program that combines sport, cardiopulmonary health, and social integration through table tennis for people with pulmonary hypertension, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, heart failure, and vascular pathologies.
Why Table Tennis?
Adjustable Intensity
No dangerous heart rate spikes. Adjust the pace to your respiratory and cardiac capacity in real time.
Low Impact
Protect your joints while strengthening your body. Ideal for safe and sustainable exercise.
Mental Stimulation
Improve hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and concentration in a natural and enjoyable way.
Integrated outcome: Physical improvement + cognitive stimulation + emotional well-being + social integration
The impact in numbers
5
Pilot Locations
50
Year 1 Participants
+96m
Walk Test Improvement
2x
Weekly Sessions
INCLUDED PATHOLOGIES
Who is this program for?
Cardiopulmonary
- Pulmonary hypertension
- COPD
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Severe asthma
Cardiovascular
- Stable heart failure
- Congenital heart diseases
- Pacemaker or ICD carriers
- Post-myocardial infarction recovery
Vascular
- Arterial hypertension
- Post-cardiopulmonary transplant
- Various vascular pathologies
TWO ACCESS PATHWAYS
Choose your path to well-being
Hospital Pathway
Start in a protected hospital environment with close medical supervision.
Ideal for: Those beginning exercise post-diagnosis or needing greater initial confidence.
- Specialized medical supervision
- Safe and controlled environment
- Progressive adaptation
- Transition to the club when you are ready
Sports Club Pathway
Direct integration into a local table tennis club with specialized coaches.
Ideal for: Those who have completed rehabilitation or seek normalization and social integration.
- Social and community atmosphere
- Coaches trained in cardiopulmonary conditions
- Normalization of your activity
- Peer support network
SCIENTIFIC BACKING
Supported by medical evidence
Mereles Study (2006)
People with pulmonary hypertension improved by +96 meters on the six-minute walk test (6MWT) after 15 weeks of supervised exercise.
Validated Parkinson Model
The program grew from 35 to 80 participants in one year thanks to its proven results.
Hospital La Princesa
Documented improvements in balance, cognitive capacity, and mood among participants.
Take the first step toward your well-being
Join the first national cardiopulmonary table tennis network. Breathe, play, live. Every heartbeat counts.