Badminton

Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net.

Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are "singles" (with one player per side) and "doubles" (with two players per side). Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor activity in a yard or on a beach; formal games are played on a rectangular indoor court. Points are scored by striking the shuttlecock with the racquet and landing it within the opposing side's half of the court.
Benifits of Badminton
Health Benifits.    
• road map to good health and longevity
• improve quality of life
• lower blood pressure ,reduced arthritis pain,
Physical Benifits
• improvement of skills specific to a particular activity
• relaxation,rest,and revitalization
Social Benifits
• bonding with family and friends
• Opportunity to make new friends and acquaintances
• strengthen social networks and community identity
Injury
Badminton injuries are either acute,traumatic injuries sush as ankle sprains,or are ovaruse injuries such as impingement syndromes.Both types of injury can be prevented by using the right equipment,warming up,cooloing down and ensuring you are strong and fit enough to complete.
Sample program for playing badminton with moderate to vigorous intensity
   
                  Moderate
                   Vigorous

       Frequency
 3-4x/week
     4x or more/week

               Intensity
RPE of about 11 -13
RPE of about 13-16

               Time
 30 minutes and up
 45 minutes and up

               Type
Series of light hitting drills with partner follewed by light competition/game
Series of footwork and hitting drills with partner followed by slightly heavy competition/game