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5 Surprisingly Great Benefits of Playing Ping Pong

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Ping pong is such a great sport but still, a lot of people do not consider it since this generation have shifted most of their attention to contact sports.

What makes it such a great sport?

Improves hand-eye coordination

Playing table tennis is such a great way to sharpen reflexes and to refine tactics and it also results to mental alertness and concentration in general.

Burns calories

Even though playing table tennis only require minimal steps to reach for the ball, still due to its fast-paced play, you can burn a lot of calories same with the other sports.

Joint-friendly sport

Table tennis requires full body movement and if you are really looking for a new type of sport for full body exercise that is easy on the joints, ping pong is the best one for you. 

Builds Connection

This sport is for everyone. It allows you to build connection with other people who are also interested with the sport regardless of age. Connect with players who have a lot of experience joining tournaments and train with them.

Brain stimulation

Ping pong is a great exercise for the brain. The anticipation for the ball allows you to think and plan strategically on your next move. 


Whether you prefer to play with a friend or all by yourself with the use of a return board, always remember that the aforementioned facts based on studies will help you look at playing table tennis as something beneficial in our lives.

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