Energy consumption and fitness

Chandrachur Mukherjee Asked 6 years ago

Hi Alois,

My parents think that table tennis games do not require much energy. I could not convince them otherwise. I told them about this website, so they agreed that's why this question. 

Do you think that table tennis compares in energy consumption to other games like badminton, long tennis etc. I know that it depends on what the skill level someone has on each type of game. But considering a standard professional game of each, do you think that playing table tennis will not be as energy consuming as that of those other games.

I believe that table tennis is at least equal, if not more energy draining. Please share your thoughts.

Thanks.

Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Chandrachur,

Table Tennis uses different energy systems to say Tennis which is a bit more aerobic.  Table Tennis tends to use more Anaerobic systems... short sharp bursts of energy.  However over a long tournament day it can also use aerobic energy.

It also requires flexibility power and strength to be able to move well enough to play at a higher level.