Table Tennis - Ping Pong Fitness Training

Table Tennis - Ping Pong Description

Table tennis is a fun way to burn off calories while improving coordination and dexterity. The game is similar to tennis, but it is played on a table with small paddles and a small celluloid ball. Two to four players can play at the same time. Table tennis requires skilled shot making and quick reactions.

Table Tennis - Ping Pong Risks

• Tendinitis of the wrist or elbow from overuse
• Abrasions, cuts or bruises from banging into table or falling
• Ankle sprains

Table Tennis - Ping Pong Sport-specific applications

• National, international and Olympic level competition

Table Tennis - Ping Pong Equipment required

• Ping-pong table and net
• Table tennis paddle
• Shoes and clothing: comfort and foot support are important

Table Tennis - Ping Pong Applicable substitutions

• Racquet sports
• Golf
• Bowling
• Fishing

Table Tennis - Ping Pong Reference sources, organizations and publications

• U.S. Table Tennis Association (USTTA): 1750 East Boulder St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909, (719) 578­4583
• International Table Tennis Federation: 53 London Rd., St. Leonards­On­Sea, East Sussex TN37 6AY, England

Mode

Recreational/Cardiorespiratory: Anaerobic

Fitness Benefits

• Cardiorespiratory 1
• Flexibility 0
• Muscular Strength 0
• Muscular Endurance 1
• Body Fat Recution 0

Fitness Requirements

• Cardiorespiratory 0
• Flexibility 1
• Muscular Strength 0
• Muscular Endurance 0
• Coordination/Skill 3

Muscle groups used

Primary muscles: forearms, obliques, abdominals, biceps, shoulders, triceps and chestAssistance muscles: calves, upper back (rhomboids, trapezius, latissimus dorsi), quadriceps and hip abductors

Energy expenditure

Approximately 0.031 Calories per minute per pound of body weight