Professional Badminton Training
As with any competitive sport, professional badminton requires an intense and multi-faceted training program. Specific drills and shots are important, but without substantial athletic ability you won't be competitive. Thus improving your endurance, reaction time and power are the priorities for success in the professional badminton arena.
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Aerobics
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Aerobic training increases your physical and mental endurance. Badminton matches are long and require a high level of stamina late in the match. Jogging and lap swimming are exercises that quickly improve aerobic capacity.
Plyometrics
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Plyometric training involves explosive exercises which improve reaction time, sprinting ability and jump height. Excellence in all of these characteristics is integral to defensive success in badminton. Box jumps and bounds are beneficial for plyometric improvement.
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Strength Training
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Improving your power is essential for the offensive aspect of badminton. Utilizing resistance exercises will strengthen your muscles and lead to more powerful volleys and serves. Both weights and simple calisthenics, like push-ups and pull-ups, are effective.
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