6 reasons why you should pick up badminton as a sport

There are many reasons for playing sports. One of the main reason is the keep fit and healthy.
Here are 6 reasons why we should picked up badminton as a sport which benefits our health.

1) Badminton has many health benefits.

In fact studies show that if you play badminton, the longevity of your life improves by at least 2 years and it will make your body much healthier. This shows that if you play badminton regularly (at least 30 minutes a day after the proper warm-up), you can get these benefits for optimal health.

Playing badminton increases your HDL (high density lipoprotein) which carries the good cholesterol in our body, so it reduces the risk of having heart disease. In addition, badminton also decreases blood pressure as much as anyone 11/8mm Hg. This is very useful, especially for those with hypertension, because it will help to avoid stressing the heart too. Moreover,  it also decreases the production of sugar by the liver. This helps us prevent certain illnesses like diabetes. Similarly, it helps us to avoid obesity and other diseases related to obesity such as diabetes and hypertension. It helps players to burn body fat by about 7%, so it really helps to lose weight quickly and naturally.

Hence by playing badminton, one can improve cardiac-respiratory fitness, which helps to improve endurance, give more endurance, increase energy, and provide better sleep, making one much happier. In short, it improves the welfare.

2) Speed / Reflex / Intelligence

Badminton speeds up and improves reflexes as it is a fast paced game. That is why players must be vigilant and powerful all the times. Intelligence is also a factor as the players should know how to trick their opponents in every shot to win the game. So, in a way it helps to develop agility, strength and intelligence.

3) Physical Fitness
Yes, be prepared to sweat alot in this game. This helps you to burn your excess body fat! A game to lose weight fast and naturally.

4) Fighting Fats and Diseases
During the game, good cholesterol will be produced in our body and bad ones will thrown out.

5) Social Life
Making new circles of friends.

6) Fun & Enjoyment in Life

Yes, there will be lots of fun, either in teamwork or fast response. Have fun!