Recently, pickleball has quickly become a popular sport . This sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, creating an interesting, healthy game…
1. What are the health benefits of playing pickleball?
Pickleball was born in the 1960s in Washington state, USA. The game was originally called “paddle tennis” but was later changed to “pickleball”. Up to now, pickleball has developed and become one of the most popular outdoor sports in the United States and is present in more than 50 countries around the world.
In Vietnam, pickleball quickly became a popular sport, for all ages and all fitness levels. This sport is a combination of elements of tennis, badminton, table tennis, creating a dynamic and exciting game. Specifically, pickleball is played on a court the same size as a badminton court and uses a lower net than a tennis net. Players use rackets to hit a plastic ball back and forth.
According to BSCKI. Ngo Duc Nhuan, a sports medicine specialist, said that playing pickleball regularly will bring many positive health benefits, including:
– Improve cardiovascular health: A study has shown that participating in pickleball regularly brings significant benefits to cardiovascular health. Accordingly, people who played this sport 3 times/week, each time lasting 1 hour for 6 months showed improvements in cardiovascular health, respiratory system, cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
– Increase muscle strength: Playing pickleball requires players to move continuously, helping to burn calories and increase muscle strength.
– Improve flexibility and coordination: The quick, precise movements in this sport also help improve reflexes, enhance hand-eye coordination and maintain better balance.
– Improve mental health: Pickleball helps players reduce stress, sleep better, feel more satisfied with life, reduce the risk of depression, anxiety…
2. Some injuries that can occur when playing pickleball
Although pickleball is a fairly gentle sport, there is still a risk of injury, especially when playing too hard. Some injuries that can occur when playing pickleball include sprains, overstretching, and even muscle tears. Overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm and elbow area can also cause damage, leading to tendonitis…
In addition, due to quick, sudden reflexes such as lunging, turning, and swinging the arms, pickleball players are also likely to experience injuries related to the ankles, knees, shoulders, elbows, back…
3. Notes when playing pickleball to reduce the risk of injury
To avoid injury while playing pickleball, here are some notes:
– Warm up thoroughly before practicing: Spend 3-5 minutes warming up before playing, which will help warm up the body, promote blood circulation, and reduce the risk of injuries such as sprains and muscle strains.
– Adequate exercise: You can play pickle every day, but don’t overdo it. If you have muscle or joint pain while playing, apply ice to the painful area and rest until the symptoms improve.
– Perform the basic movements correctly: Use just enough force to hit.
– Wear suitable shoes: You should choose sports shoes that ensure good grip and high elasticity to help you move quickly on the field and limit injury. Avoid using running shoes when playing pickleball.
– Drink enough water: Drinking water is essential to compensate for the amount of fluid lost through sweat during exercise, especially when you play sports in hot summer weather. Avoid dehydration, which will harm your health.
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