About Florian Marco / PadelFlo

Florian’s padel journey began just over a year ago, almost by accident. At the time, sport wasn’t a priority for him. His focus had largely been on business, and physically, he didn’t feel connected to his athletic side. What started as a casual introduction to padel quickly became something far more meaningful.

Through padel, Florian lost over 35kg (77lbs), significantly improved his health, and rediscovered the satisfaction of working towards a purely athletic goal. What began as a hobby evolved into a serious commitment and a long-term personal journey, one built on effort, structure, and self-belief.

Community Origins

Florian began sharing his journey on social media with one clear intention: honesty. Rather than presenting only highlights or perfect sessions, he documents the full reality of padel – good days, tough trainings, mistakes, frustration, and small wins.

His mission is to show that real progress doesn’t come from shortcuts. It comes from consistency, patience, and showing up even when motivation is low. Discipline, humility, and enjoying the process sit at the core of everything he shares, with results seen as a byproduct, not the sole focus of his padel journey.

Getting Involved

The best way to follow Florian’s journey is through social media, particularly Instagram, where he regularly documents his training, progress, and reflections. He remains accessible and encourages real interaction, welcoming messages, comments, and conversations with anyone following along. You can reach him at @padel.flo.

Community Reflections

One of the most rewarding aspects of Florian’s journey so far has been connecting with the padel community itself. The sport brings together people from very different backgrounds, yet there’s a shared respect and understanding both on and off the court that he deeply values.

The biggest challenge has been consistency, both mentally and physically. Learning to accept setbacks, bad days, and plateaus without losing motivation hasn’t been easy, but it’s also been one of the most valuable lessons along the way. It’s a good lesson for life too.

Looking Ahead

This year, Florian’s focus is on his continued physical improvement, further weight loss, and more competitive tournament play. His long-term ambition is bold (but we believe in him): to win a FIP match and earn the right to call himself a professional padel player!

What excites him most about the year ahead isn’t just the destination, but discovering how far consistency and long-term commitment can truly take him. Wishing you all the best on your journey, Florian!