In recent years, pickleball has gradually become popular in many parts of the world and is considered the fastest growing sport. In Vietnam, pickleball has also gradually appeared in many places and is participated by many people, seen as a good sport for health. Let’s explore the benefits of this sport through the following article!
1 What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a sport that is said to be a combination of table tennis, badminton, and tennis.
Pickleball is played with a paddle that is similar to a table tennis paddle but larger, a hollow plastic ball that is about the size of a golf ball and has many holes. When playing this sport, players will be on a court the size of a badminton court, but the net will be placed close to the ground like in tennis, while the court lines are divided into squares like in table tennis.
This emerging sport in Vietnam can bring many health benefits and has a low risk of injury, which is why many people love it.
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2 Benefits of playing pickleball
Improved cardiovascular health
A study conducted in 2023 by scientists and Apple showed that playing pickleball helps players reach a moderate to vigorous heart rate zone, which helps improve cardiovascular health more effectively. In addition to improving cardiovascular health, this sport has also been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Benefits of playing pickleball
Maintains mental health
When playing this sport, players can improve their mental health, improve their memory, and slow down the rate of cognitive decline. For the elderly, playing pickleball also helps increase connections, meet many friends, and thus reduce loneliness. In addition, playing pickleball also helps increase the absorption of sunlight, which is good for health.
Improved overall health
Playing pickleball requires full body movement, which has a positive impact on the body. Maintaining pickleball can improve heart health, blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol levels.
The above are some information about the sport of pickleball and its health benefits. I hope that the information above will be useful, helping you understand more about this sport and practice effectively!