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Effects of Recreational Badminton on Lipid Profiles in Older Adults
Syed Murshid Syed Zubir1 , Adam Linoby1 , Maisarah Shari2 , Raja Nurul Jannat Raja Hussain *3
1- Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
2- Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
3- Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. , nuruljannat@uitm.edu.my
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Background. Aging increases the risk of heart disease and metabolic disorders, making physical activity essential for health. Recreational badminton is widely played, yet its effects on lipid profiles in older adults remain unclear. While previous research highlights the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, the role of intermittent sports like badminton in lipid metabolism is underexplored.
Objectives. This study examined whether weekly badminton play duration influences key lipid markers in older adults.
Methods. This cross-sectional study involved 54 participants aged ≥55 years, stratified into high-playtime (HPT; 9.72 ± 2.16 hr/week), low-playtime (LPT; 3.34 ± 1.53 hr/week), and non-players (CON; n=18 each). Participants fasted for 8–12 hours before blood sampling and anthropometric assessments. Triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (T-Cho), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) were analyzed. Badminton duration was assessed using weekly logs and a modified PASE questionnaire. One-way ANOVA with Dunnett's T3 post hoc tests (p<0.05) assessed differences.
Results. No significant differences were observed in TG (HPT: 59.2 ± 13.8; LPT: 63.0 ± 16.1 mg/dL), T-Cho (HPT: 203 ± 7.8; LPT: 201 ± 14 mg/dL), HDL (HPT: 67.8 ± 4.94; LPT: 64.0 ± 7.79 mg/dL), or LDL (HPT: 120 ± 3.49; LPT: 122 ± 7.17 mg/dL); p>0.05. Effect sizes (η² = 0.02–0.05) indicated minimal group differences.
Conclusion. Given the study's cross-sectional design, causality cannot be inferred. Future longitudinal studies should control for diet and genetics and explore combined training strategies.

Keywords: Badminton, Lipoproteins, Lipid Profile, Aging, Intermittent Exercise, Physical Activity.
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
  • Recreational badminton benefits cardiovascular fitness and mobility, but may not be sufficient for significant lipid profile improvements.
  • To optimize cholesterol management, older adults should incorporate aerobic endurance training alongside playing badminton.
  • Sports and fitness programs for older adults should include both intermittent and continuous aerobic exercises to maximize metabolic health benefits.
  • Healthcare professionals and fitness trainers should encourage holistic lifestyle modifications, integrating exercise with dietary counselling to enhance lipid metabolism.
  • Future studies should explore the long-term effects of badminton combined with endurance training and the role of genetic predisposition in lipid metabolism responses.

Type of Study: Original Article | Subject: Sport Physiology and its related branches
Received: 2025/02/21 | Accepted: 2025/05/1
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