What are the misunderstandings about badminton fitness?

Among the women who play badminton regularly, many regard it as the best way to keep fit and lose weight. However, some so-called fitness concepts of playing badminton can also mislead us. What are some common misunderstandings we have?

1. The more you sweat, the more successful you will be in losing weight

Fact: Don't worry, scientific research has shown that sweating consumes water, salt and minerals, not fat. Whether or not you sweat during exercise has nothing to do with whether you burn fat.

2. Warm-up preparation before formal exercise is not necessary

Fact: A muscle that has not been exercised is more likely to be sprained because it is not fully prepared to withstand sudden, large movements. Any warm-up exercise can improve muscle adaptability and make joints more flexible. Warming up before exercise is beneficial to the athlete's cardiovascular system and is beneficial to health.

3. Anyway, you are playing ball and exercising, so it is not a big problem to eat and drink to your heart's content.

Fact: While it is true that your body will burn more calories and carbohydrates with any physical activity, it doesn't mean that all food should be allowed. The key is to maintain a balanced diet and eat more fruits, vegetables, fiber, grains and lean meats. Only by maintaining a scientific balance between diet and fitness can you achieve the best exercise results - significantly reducing fat and improving physical condition.

4. Extra-heavy training is more effective

Fact: Excessive weight-bearing may cause muscle and joint injuries and limb deformities, including spinal deformities.

5. Stop exercising and you will be fatter than before

Fact: In fact, only muscle mass formed by exercises such as weightlifting will begin to decrease in the second week after stopping exercise. Muscle mass gained through aerobic exercise, including years of playing ball, swimming, long-distance running, aerobics, walking and horseback riding, decreases more slowly.

In short, when playing badminton for fitness, you should not be misled by those seemingly plausible fitness concepts and fall into fitness misunderstandings. In fact, fitness is very simple. Just remember one principle in your heart and you will be able to overcome everything, that is: perseverance.