Benefits of playing badminton

18 Oct, 2022 - badminton

Top health benefits that badminton brings

 

 The sport can be played outdoors or indoors, suitable for all subjects, badminton has become a favorite subject of many people. Whether playing alone or in pairs, badminton is always interesting and attractive, the ideal choice when you need to improve your psychological and physical health as well as create social relationships.

 

 

Enhanced speed, reflexes

 

Playing badminton requires speed, so this sport will help you practice speed and reflexes. Besides, agility is also a necessary factor because players must know how to deceive the opponent.

 

Increase muscle strength

 

Playing badminton will strengthen the thighs, buttocks, and calves. At the same time, the main muscles in your body such as the biceps and back are also quite strong.

 

Physical strength

 

Running, jumping helps burn fat at a rate of 450 calories / hour. Badminton is a very effective cardio (cardiovascular) exercise that helps you improve your physique, especially if you want to combine it with another sport.

 

Mental improvement

 

When playing badminton increases the amount of endorphins, hormones that help people feel happy, love life, think positively, sleep well. In addition, badminton helps reduce stress and anxiety due to enhanced physical health.

 

Increase flexibility and sensitivity

 

The more you move, the more flexible you become, especially when badminton requires reaching and reaching movements.

 

 

Weight loss

 

Badminton can help with weight management because it burns fat and boosts metabolism. If combined with proper nutrition, players can completely reach the ideal weight.

 

 

Expand your social connections

 

Social connection creates positive emotions. You need at least one opponent to play badminton. At the same time you can also play with a teammate, against two other opponents. And joining a club will help you integrate into the community.

 

 

Prevent common diseases

 

Like every other sport, badminton can help reduce health risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity... It also increases good cholesterol, which can help reduce the risk of heart diseases circuit.