Play badminton as One Of Your Weight Lifting Workouts
Badminton is one of the most popular sports not only for competition, but also for enjoyment in spare time. Badminton courts are available in all community sport centres and in local schools or colleges. Even without courts or nets, you could still play badminton in parks or in your backyards if they are big enough.Badminton requires running, jumping, and fast paced movement, this boosts flexibility and speed. The constant range of motion tones legs, buttocks, arms, shoulders, back and stomach as well. It develops strength and power on the legs and arms.
After playing badminton for sometime regardless of levels, players will experience improved balance and co-ordination. Increase a bit more intensity of the game can boost upper body strength, core stability and stamina, and improve reflexes and hand-eye coordination.
Working and stretching muscles releases hormones that tone and firm the body. Leg and arm movements required for a badminton match are as repetitive as the movements used in weight lifting programs, but instead of external weights. The body’s momentum creates its own weight lifting workout. Playing badminton tones the body for a smooth, non-muscular look.
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