Playing Badminton...

• For half an hour is the equivalent to a 3 mile walk
• Can increase levels of good cholesterol
• Conditions the body to reduce blood pressure
• Protects from heart disease and heart attack
• In a typical match played at a high level, it is possible to run up to four miles and perform 300 changes of direction.
• It is possible to burn up to 500 calories in a one hour session of badminton

The Benefits of Badminton

Badminton helps with all the key areas of general health: reducing body fat; increasing flexibility; building strength; raising stamina and improving muscular endurance.  It also relives the stress of a long day at work and the effects of today’s hectic lifestyles.

Badminton is fat busting, good for your heart, tones your muscles and gets your body and mind into shape.  Celebrity badminton players include: Sting, KT Tunsall, Nick Faldo and Chris Moyles.

Furthermore, badminton increases your ability to learn and concentrate, makes you happy, improves your state of mind and self confidence.

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