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The last aspect of fitness I’m going to discuss is flexibility in badminton. When most people think of flexibility, the first thing they think of is the splits. But what does flexibility actually mean? Flexibility & It’s Importance Flexibility is the ability to move joints through a full range of motion. Therefore in order to […]
Power in badminton is about how fast you can apply your strength to act on the court. Both power and strength are inherently connected. When we train for strength we are lifting very heavy weights. The lift is generally quite slow as we’re pushing our muscles at their maximum capacity to overcome this resistance. Power, […]
There are several advantages of dumbbells in your badminton training. I introduced some compound exercises to help develop your strength previously. I also mentioned some of the advantages of performing such exercises for badminton. These were performed with barbells, but in this article, I want to discuss the importance of dumbbell use in your routines. […]
In my last post, we talked about bodyweight exercises that can be done to help improve strength for badminton. While these exercises are a great starting point and an ongoing necessity for strength development, weight training for badminton using equipment is really going to be the bread and butter of your strength gains. Bodyweight exercises are […]
Bodyweight training for strength is not inferior to the gym as many people would think. Any bodyweight exercise can be modified to increase it’s intensity and to challenge your body in new and different ways from that of the gym. In fact, for many young players and even seasoned pros, bodyweight training should be (and […]
Shuttlesmash participates in the Amazon Affiliate program. This article contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to the purchaser. Strength Strength is the maximum ability of the muscles to exert force against a resistance. It is primarily an anaerobic exercise. In badminton, developing strength is […]
The Anaerobic Systems The anaerobic systems do not require oxygen to generate energy. There are two anaerobic systems which the body utilises. Creatine Phosphate System Small amounts of ATP are readily available in the muscles ready for immediate use. It takes about three about 3 seconds to deplete these stores. At this point, creatine phosphate is […]
In my articles for endurance and stamina, I touched on exercises we could do to improve the aerobic and anaerobic systems both on and off the court. Knowing a little more about the energy systems could help in understanding why these exercises are beneficial. Why Is It Important To Know? Understanding how your body works […]
Featured Image: Antony Stanley Stamina It is often thought that stamina in badminton and endurance are interchangeable. But there is a subtle difference between the two. Stamina is the ability of the muscles to perform at maximum capacity for a period of time. This is short term compared to endurance, which is associated with longer […]
Endurance in badminton is the ability to continue a rally for long periods of time without tiring. It is an important part of any sport. When training for endurance we are training our heart and lungs to provide oxygen to the body more efficiently. Just to keep the science very brief – oxygen is necessary […]
