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Physiological analysis to quantify training load in badminton
P Majumdar1, G L Khanna, V Malik
1Sports Authority of India, Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bangalore, India.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|January 16, 1998
Summary
Badminton training shows high heart rate and lactate levels, indicating significant physiological stress. Monitoring training load is crucial to prevent over-training and maintain performance in skilled athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Assessing training load is vital for athlete performance and injury prevention.
- Understanding the physiological responses to specific training regimens is key in elite sports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the training load of on-court badminton training by analyzing heart rate and lactate response.
- To evaluate biochemical markers (urea, uric acid, CPK) 12 hours post-training to assess training stress.
Main Methods:
- Monitored heart rate and blood lactate during technical drills and matches in six national male badminton players.
- Measured VO2, VE, and respiratory quotient via graded treadmill exercise.
- Analyzed serum urea, uric acid, and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) pre- and post-training.
Main Results:
- On-court training resulted in high lactate levels (8-10.5 mmol/l) and high maximum heart rate (82-100%).
- Significant increases in urea, uric acid, and CPK were observed 12 hours after training sessions.
Conclusions:
- Badminton training imposes considerable muscular and cardiovascular stress, exceeding typical physiological responses.
- Intensive training loads necessitate monitoring to avoid over-training and potential negative impacts on technical skills.