Badminton is a game with speed. It demands lightning quick reflexes and body balance. As a badminton player, it is therefore very essential to be at the peak of fitness with the best ability to run, stretch, dive, bend and jump. Here are a few fitness tips for badminton players.

Warm up exercises: Be prepared for the game ahead. To begin with, do some warm-up exercises such as gentle jogging around the court or skipping. Once you are done with jogging or skipping, concentrate on your major muscle groups, especially your legs, back and shoulders.

Strengthening exercises: The strengthening exercises should be specific to badminton. The key body parts to be strengthened are wrist, elbows, shoulders, neck, chest, abdomen, back, thighs, knees and ankles because they are actively involved in the game play.

Progressive fitness: It should not be drastic. Make sure that you achieve the fitness in a progressive nature. Upgrade the exercises gradually. For instance, if you are jogging, do it in a casual speed, say 12 minutes in the initial stages and then slowly improvise your speed to 20, 22 and then 25 minutes. This will reduce the risk of training injuries.

Bring about variations: Monotony kills the interests. So, bring in some variations in the exercises which helps you stay focused and interested in the training sessions. For example, if you are jogging, skipping or doing similar exercises, bring some variations which will keep the training session alive.

Cool down exercises: Wind up the game with a period of cool-down. Finish as you started. A gentle walk around the court, light stretching by focusing on the major muscle groups are some of the cool-down exercises to be done after the game.

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