The Claim

In overweight and obese adults (BMI 23–30 kg/m²), a 12-week program combining moderate-intensity badminton and resistance training increases heart rate variability, as measured by RMSSD, by an average of 16.7 units (from 41.3 to 58.1) and SDNN by 11.2 units (from 50.9 to 62.2), which is significantly greater than the increases seen with aerobic and resistance training alone.

Source: Effect Of Badminton Sport in Improving Heart Rate Variability and Body Composition of Overweight and Obese Amateur Badminton Players – A Randomized Control Trial

What the research says

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In plain English

In adults with overweight or obesity, a 12-week exercise program combining badminton and strength training increases heart rate variability by 16.7 units in RMSSD and 11.2 units in SDNN, more than programs using aerobic exercise and strength training separately.

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In overweight and obese adults (BMI 23–30 kg/m²), a 12-week program combining moderate-intensity badminton and resistance training increases heart rate variability, as measured by RMSSD, by an average of 16.7 units (from 41.3 to 58.1) and SDNN by 11.2 units (from 50.9 to 62.2), which is significantly greater than the increases seen with aerobic and resistance training alone.

Why this might work

When a person plays badminton and does strength training together, their muscles work hard in varied ways, which sends strong signals to the brain that improve the nervous system's ability to slow the heart quickly after exercise. This makes the heart beat more steadily and recover faster.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effect Of Badminton Sport in Improving Heart Rate Variability and Body Composition of Overweight and Obese Amateur Badminton Players – A Randomized Control Trial

    In overweight adults, playing badminton with strength training improved heart rhythm stability more than just doing regular cardio and strength training — meaning their hearts recovered better after activity, which is a sign of better overall health.

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