Relaxation Effects on Fatigue and Physical Fitness in Badminton Athletes

Abstract

Introduction: Badminton is characterized by a high amount of exercise and high intensity of work. Muscle pain and discomfort often occur throughout the game, so some relaxation training is necessary. Objective: Study the effect of relaxation training on recovery from sports fatigue and fitness recovery during badminton. Methods: Badminton training was conducted three times a week. The duration of the exercises of the experimental and control group students was the same. The experimental group adopted the relaxation training form, including stretching, aerobic, and other relaxation actions. The duration of relaxation training was 15 minutes, while the control group continued to use the traditional relaxation method. Results: Lactate in the experimental group showed a continuous downward trend, from 2.09 to 1.93 and then to 1.62; heart rate increased from 84.73 to 85.48, then decreased to 81.57, and finally increased to 85.62. The optimization effect was greater than in the control group. In the experimental group, the speed and strength of the athletes improved considerably. Conclusion: Relaxation training can improve athletes’ fatigue, promoting body development and improving strength and speed in physical fitness. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.