What are some ways to lose weight by playing badminton?

With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more people are beginning to seek healthier ways to lose weight. Recently, I heard that playing badminton can effectively help us lose weight. According to this statement, badminton is effective in helping us lose weight? Or what should we pay attention to when playing badminton to effectively help us lose weight? Today, the editor will explain to you in detail the correct way to lose weight by playing badminton.

Badminton weight loss method:

1. Badminton is not restricted by the venue, and the basic equipment requirements are relatively simple, requiring only two rackets, a ball and a rope.

2. If the wind is not too strong, you can carry out activities outdoors. As long as you set up the net, you can draw a few lines on an open space of a certain length and width for both sides to practice against each other.

Therefore, it can not only be carried out in regular indoor sports fields, but can also be widely carried out in parks, residential areas, etc.

3. Badminton does not require too high a level of exercise, is relatively economical and convenient, and does not require much physical activity, making it very suitable for white-collar workers who want to lose weight. Many white-collar workers will make an appointment to go to the gymnasium to play badminton in their spare time after get off work, which can both relax the mind and exercise the body.

Benefits of playing badminton to lose weight:

1. Badminton can increase energy consumption

The total energy consumption of badminton is closely related to the duration. The energy consumed by the human body during exercise can be several to dozens of times that of sitting still.

Studies have shown that long-term regular exercise can increase the basal metabolic rate in a resting state. Therefore, after you choose to play badminton, you must insist on exercising for more than an hour every other day.

2. Badminton can promote fat decomposition and reduce its synthesis

Fat is the main oxidative energy source, so playing badminton for a long time in an aerobic environment will naturally consume fat. In addition, exercise will reduce insulin secretion, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of fat in the body.

It can be seen that playing badminton is a whole-body exercise. It can not only help us lose weight, but also enhance our cardiopulmonary function. To some extent, its effect of strengthening the body is more obvious than its effect of losing weight. The editor here recommends that you try not to exercise immediately after a meal. It is best to do it half an hour later for better results.