Table tennis originated in England.

At the end of the 19th century, tennis was popular in Europe.

However, due to the limitations of venues and weather.

Some college students in the UK moved tennis indoors, using the dining table as the table, the book as the net, and the parchment as the racket to play on the dining table.

In 1982, the International Olympic Committee passed a resolution to officially list table tennis as a competition event in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and its purpose is also to popularize the development of table tennis.

Table tennis is a ball game that combines energy, speed, agility, dexterity and physical literacy, and is the ultimate fusion of typical technique and strategy, as the sport has a very significant leisure character and gameplay.

From the perspective of sports and fitness, table tennis does not have high requirements for venues and equipment.

And sports and fitness have relatively loose requirements for physical fitness standards.

In table tennis, not only has a certain explosive power, but also the accuracy of the posture is relatively high.

And it is necessary to ensure that the eyes, hands and steps are achieved.

Compared with other new sports, table tennis can not only exercise the brain, but also exercise the muscles of the body.

And more importantly, enhance the body's ability to cooperate and balance work.

Precautions when playing table tennis.

1. Carry out an environmental inspection

The area around the table should be relatively spacious, and there should be no obstacles too close to avoid injury during exercise.

The ground should be dry, and the accumulated water should be wiped dry in time to prevent slipping and hurting people.

2. Prepare the activity

Before exercising, you should do some special exercises, such as jogging, to activate various joints, ligaments and muscles.

So that the human body can adapt to the requirements of table tennis.

3. Control exercise load

Middle-aged and elderly people should avoid competitive competitions, because with the intensification of competitions.

The exercise intensity will also increase a lot, which may have adverse effects on people with weak heart function, and should be paid enough attention.

4. Do a good job in the organization of activities

Organize relaxation in time after exercise, and take various measures such as jogging, limb relaxation and swinging, and local massage.

The completion time is generally 5 to 10 minutes.

5. Prevent sports injuries

When playing table tennis, the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and waist exert a lot of force, which often leads to excessive stretch of the tendons of the wrist joints and tenosynovitis around the shoulder joints.

Therefore, it is necessary to proceed step by step, the amount of exercise from small to large, and master the correct play to avoid injury.

Playing more table tennis can improve concentration, memory, thinking, and reflexes, as well as have a positive impact on emotional and character health.