Badminton

A typical badminton game can last between 30 minutes to 3 hours and players can run more than one mile, covering every inch of the court. Badminton is a very strenuous sport which involves rapid movements, such as sprinting across the court, jumping, shuffling and striding.

Players need muscular strength without adding on excess bulk to stay rapid in movement but strong for effective serving and smashing the shuttle over the net. Creatine can be a valuable supplement for badminton players, studies prove that it can increase lean muscle and therefore improve grip strength and stroke power.

Research also indicates the creatine can prolong endurance to help badminton players play strong through several sets. In order to maintain good levels of stamina and enhance performance, a varied fuel intake - including nutrient-dense sources of carbohydrate, lean sources of protein and good quality fats - is essential.

This will have the effect of maximising glycogen stores before and during a match. Nutrition bars and Ready to Drinks are a convenient and healthy way to stay at the top of your game and can be transported anywhere.

The Energy & Endurance category contains a variety of supplements that are invaluable to badminton players, such as hydration and electrolyte drinks and powders to help replace lost fluids and minerals.

Some players choose to carbo-load prior to important matches, or even just for an easily digestible pre-match snack, there are a variety of tasty energy bars or gels to top up glycogen levels.

Lastly, the explosive nature of the game may cause long-term wear and tear on joints and ligaments so it’s important to protect your muscular system by taking preventative steps with a Joint Support supplement. This will help you stay strong and prevent any injuries that would stop play in its tracks.