Why is table tennis the national sport of China? Is playing table tennis a strenuous exercise?

In 1959, table tennis player Rong Guotuan won the first world championship for China, which attracted worldwide attention and excited the Chinese people. Since then, table tennis has been flourishing in China. Table tennis is a full-body sport that strengthens the body, mind and heart. It is widely loved by Chinese people and the general level is relatively high, so it can be called the national sport. So is playing table tennis a strenuous sport? Let's take a look.

Contents of this article

1. Why is table tennis the national sport of China?

2. Is playing table tennis a strenuous exercise?

3. Is playing table tennis an aerobic exercise?

Why is table tennis China's national sport?

1. Chinese table tennis has won great honor for the country

Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, China had never won a world championship. China had participated in three Olympic Games but had not won a single medal. Foreigners mocked the Chinese as the "sick man of East Asia". After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Chairman Mao called for "developing sports and strengthening the people's physique", and table tennis was well developed throughout the country. In 1959, table tennis player Rong Guotuan won the first world championship for China, attracting worldwide attention and inspiring the Chinese people. Since then, China's table tennis has flourished.

2. Table tennis is very popular in China and is loved by the Chinese people

Table tennis is not a demanding sport and is highly accessible. It is a full-body sport that is good for the body, mind and heart. Compared with other sports such as football and basketball, it does not involve direct physical confrontation and the amount of exercise can be controlled by the player, which is very conducive to its popularization. In short, this sport is particularly suitable for China's national conditions and is widely loved by the Chinese people. The general level of the sport is relatively high, so it can be called the national sport.

Is playing table tennis a strenuous exercise?

For professional players, high-intensity training is required every day. At this time, playing table tennis is considered an intense exercise. For non-professional players, playing table tennis is not considered an intense exercise. Intense exercise refers to an exercise that is generally explosive, with a large range of motion and a high frequency. Exercises such as 100-meter sprints, 50-meter swimming, and 200-meter running are all considered intense exercise. During intense exercise, a series of changes will occur in various organs of the human body, such as increased heart rate and rapid breathing. Intense exercise can increase lung capacity, increase muscle content, and improve immunity. Not everyone can do intense exercise. If you have cardiopulmonary insufficiency or some patients with ischemic and hypoxic diseases, they are not suitable for intense exercise. Table tennis is an aerobic exercise. When playing table tennis, proper adjustment is very good for the body and can play a role in fitness.

Is playing table tennis an aerobic exercise?

Table tennis is an aerobic exercise. Playing table tennis is a fitness exercise performed in an aerobic state, and the action process is similar to jumping and running. However, after hitting the ball a few times, there is usually a process of picking up the ball, which is equivalent to a halftime break, so it is not an intense aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise has a weight loss effect. Although table tennis is an aerobic exercise, its fat burning effect is relatively not too obvious. If you want to play table tennis to lose weight, you should appropriately extend the exercise time. Generally, playing for 1.5-2 hours will have a weight loss effect. Playing table tennis is a whole-body exercise, which has a certain effect on slimming legs, waist and abdomen, and arms. However, since the racket is held in one hand, if you often play table tennis to lose weight, it is best to do more exercises that are biased towards the left hand (left-handed people should increase the exercise of the right hand), otherwise it may cause the two arms to be asymmetrical in size.