Benefits of ping-pong

Apr 18

Ping-pong is a versatile sport, adapting to all levels and needs. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or an aperitif lover, ping-pong will be the perfect activity. This sport develops concentration, the ability to analyze the situation and quick decision-making.

In one hour of practice, it is possible to burn around 250 calories! In addition to the calories, this sport works the whole body, both the arms with the rackets, the legs with the supports, the abdominals and the back with the movements and rotations.

On the health side, ping-pong is, according to the French Federation, recommended for recovery after illness and/or accident. It develops and improves motor coordination and psychomotor skill. Finally, the practice of table tennis can slow down Alzheimer's disease that has already developed. Skills related to concentration, coordination, motor skills, allow the brain to be stimulated, especially in the diseased area (the hippocampus).

Ping-pong is suitable for all ages, and the elderly will particularly enjoy this hobby. It is a creator of social links and exchanges, especially in residences for seniors, and can make it possible to meet up as a family also between grandparents and grandchildren. Brain aging is also limited, as all 5 cognitive functions are required as well as coordination, balance and reaction speed.

Finally, people in wheelchairs or with disabilities can also practice it on adapted tables (like those of m3béton!).

We would also like to add that table tennis is excellent for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While playing ping-pong, the child and the adult are on an equal footing regarding exchanges, and the rules of the game remains quite simple. The beginnings can be complicated, so you have to know how to adapt the game (no rules, facilitate the service, play with several balls so as not to interrupt the game, etc.), but the child then develops new habits and reflexes!
Do not hesitate to read the article written by Jean-Christophe Courte, quoted below, to learn more about this subject.

Here are some condensed arguments to make you play ping-pong: