What are the benefits of playing basketball?

Basketball is one of the most common sports, especially for boys, basketball can almost be regarded as their favorite. Even in the hot noon, they will not give up the opportunity to play basketball. However, from a scientific point of view, basketball does have many benefits. What are they specifically? Next, the editor will analyze it for you.

1. Effectively prevent cardiovascular disease. When playing basketball, due to the intense muscle activity, the heart's work increases, the myocardial blood supply and metabolism are strengthened, the myocardial fibers become thicker, the heart wall becomes thicker, the heart volume increases, the shape becomes rounder, and the beats become stronger. All of this is also a good remedy for treating cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer threatening human life in the world today. It is reported that in our country, cardiovascular disease also ranks first in the number of people who die. A large number of studies have shown that regular basketball play can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease formation and occurrence.

2. Control weight and change body shape. Excessive obesity can affect a person’s normal physiological functions, and is especially likely to increase the burden on the heart and shorten life expectancy. If a person's subcutaneous fat exceeds the normal standard by 15%-25%, his risk of death will increase to 30%. Since basketball can reduce fat, increase muscle strength and keep joints flexible, it can help control weight and improve body shape and appearance.

3. Improve the function of the digestive system. Basketball will increase the consumption of nutrients in the body, enhance the metabolism of the whole body, and thus improve appetite; in addition, it will promote gastrointestinal motility and secretion of digestive juices, improve the function of the liver and pancreas, thereby improving the function of the entire digestive system, providing a good material guarantee for human health and longevity.

All in all, the benefits of basketball are innumerable, and the editor has only touched upon some of the more common benefits in the article. Therefore, if you are interested in this sport, you can start learning and exercising regularly. However, everyone must pay attention to protecting themselves when exercising and drink more water.