Whether it is a professional competition or a general fitness and recreation, playing badminton must be carried out moving, jumping, turning, using various hitting techniques and footwork. Long-term playing badminton can increase the strength of the upper limbs, lower limbs and waist muscles, accelerate systemic blood circulation, and enhance the functions of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system. According to statistics, high-intensity badminton can achieve heart rate of 160-180 beats per minute, and low-intensity exercise heart rate can reach 100-130 beats per minute. Long-term badminton exercise can make the heart beat strong and powerful, increase lung capacity and improve endurance.
Playing badminton is also good for the cervical spine. The posture of playing badminton requires the back to be straight and relaxed. The long-term adherence will greatly improve the discomfort of the cervical spine and the shoulders, so badminton is very suitable for the office workers.
Badminton is suitable for men, women and children. The amount of exercise can be determined according to the age, physical fitness, level of exercise and the environment of the venue. Adolescents can exercise as an effective means of promoting growth and development and improving physical function. The elderly and the infirm can be exercised as a method of health rehabilitation, the amount of exercise should be small, the activity time is 20-30 minutes, and the purpose of stretching the joint is achieved. It also enhances cardiovascular and nervous system functions, and prevents and treats cardiovascular and neurological diseases in the elderly.
Pay attention to the correct posture when playing badminton. Playing in the wrong position for a long time can easily cause sports injuries. For example, in the badminton competition, the most common smash injury of the medial elbow ligament is caused by the elbow joint lower than the shoulder joint when killing the ball.Therefore, it is best to practice badminton under the guidance of professional coaches. In addition, choose the right venue and sneakers and be fully prepared.