What is the exercise value of table tennis?

Table tennis is my country's national sport, and many people admire this sport very much. Table tennis is not only a sport, it also has profound cultural connotations. That is why it has become the national sport of a great country. So, what is the training value of table tennis? Knowing this, we can better understand and master table tennis, and it will also make table tennis more interesting.

(1) It can effectively improve people’s physical fitness. Long-term participation in table tennis, with the continuous improvement of level, the expansion of range of activities and the increase in amount of exercise, not only improves the speed, strength, agility and coordination of the body accordingly. It also makes muscles developed, firm and strong, and makes joints more flexible and stable.

(2) It can regulate and improve the flexibility of the nervous system. Enhance the central nervous system's ability to regulate other systems and organs and improve reaction speed. When playing table tennis, the ball flies in the air very fast, and a forehand attack only takes 0.15 seconds to reach the opponent's table. In such a short period of time, athletes are required to comprehensively observe the direction, rotation, power, landing point, etc. of the high-speed ball, make quick judgments, take timely countermeasures, move footwork quickly, adjust the position of the ball and the angle of the racket, and make reasonable counterattacks. All these activities are carried out under the command of the brain. Regular table tennis practice can greatly improve the reaction speed of the nervous system.

(3) It can improve the functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Regular participation in table tennis can improve the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, make the myocardium more developed and powerful, increase heart capacity, and increase stroke volume. The heart rate of a healthy adult male is 65 to 75 beats per second at rest, and that of an adult female is 75 to 85 beats per second. For athletes who have received table tennis training, the heart rate of men is 55 to 65 beats per second at rest, and that of women is around 70 beats per second. Bradycardia and decreased blood pressure. Improving the heart's working efficiency is beneficial to the body's metabolism and improves the overall body function level.

(4) It can improve psychological quality. Table tennis is a competitive sport. Due to fierce competition, the conditions for success and failure often change, and the emotional state of the contestants is also very complicated. The contestants undergo the training of these changing and unpredictable fierce competitions, and experience all kinds of emotions. At the same time, they have to figure out the opponent's tactical intentions and grasp their own tactical application in the game, so the psychological quality of the practitioners is well trained.

(5) It can promote communication and increase friendship. By participating in table tennis, we can exchange experiences, compare skills, learn from each other, improve together, and establish good interpersonal relationships.

Regarding the training value of table tennis, there are many profound cultural connotations and practical theories that we need to explore, discover and understand through continuous exercise. Simple written understanding is not enough for us to have a deep understanding of table tennis. Only by experiencing the unique charm of table tennis in the sport can we further develop an interest in it.