Based on WHO 2022 guidelines, ages 15-64 years are recommended

• Do moderate intensity physical activity 150 – 300 minutes / week.
• Do heavy intensity physical activity 75 – 150 minutes / week.
• Do physical activity to strengthen muscles at least 2x a week.
• Reducing a sedentary lifestyle (inactive lifestyle).

Examples of sports that include moderate physical activity

• Walk at a speed of 5 km/hour.
• Cycling at < 10 km/hour.
• Dance class

Examples of sports that include heavy physical activity

• Walk at a speed > 5 km/hour.
• Cycling at > 10 km/hour.
• Jump rope
• Football

Make sure when doing physical activity:

• The body is in good health (for those who have chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, you must consult a doctor first).
• Warm up and stretch first.
• Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear according to the type of activity.
• Consume sufficient fluids before, during and after activity.

What is Badminton
Good for heart health?

Badminton is a healthy sport if done regularly, this is because badminton is a cardio sport.

Cardio exercise is exercise that can improve the health of the heart muscle and apart from that, cardio exercise is effective in reducing weight.

Badminton can help burn fat and get rid of excess cholesterol in the body. Badminton also helps increase the production of good cholesterol or what is usually called HDL.

HDL – High Density Lipoprotein (Good Cholesterol)
functions to prevent the occurrence of atheroma or narrowing of blood vessels due to fat.

For those aged 50 years and over, make sure you don't have complaints of high blood pressure or heart disease. If you have these complaints, it is recommended not to do it. olahraga badminton dan segera konsultasikan ke dokter.

Badminton is a sport that can help Healthy Peopleimprove overall heart function so that the risk of heart disease and heart attacks can be reduced.