In basketball, due to intense muscle activity, the work of the heart is increased, the blood supply and metabolism of the myocardium are strengthened, the myocardial fibers are thickened, the heart wall is thickened, the heart volume is increased, the shape is perfect, and the pulse is strong. All this is also a good way to treat cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer endangering human life in the world today. It is reported that in China, people who died of cardiovascular diseases also ranked first. A large number of studies show that regular basketball exercise can significantly reduce the risk of the formation and occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

2. Weight control and body shape change

Obesity will affect people's normal physiological function, especially lead to heavier heart burden and shorter life span. If a person's subcutaneous fat exceeds the normal standard 15%-25%, then his risk of death will increase to 30%. Because basketball can reduce fat, enhance muscle strength, keep joints flexible, control weight and improve body shape and appearance.

3. Enhance heart function

Regular basketball exercise can enhance heart function, increase stroke output, thicken intima of arterial wall, and increase smooth muscle cells and elastic fibers; The number of skeletal muscle capillaries increased and the branches were abundant; Make the coronary artery orifice thicker and heavier; The increase in the number of myocardial capillaries is beneficial to the improvement of blood supply and function of organs including the heart itself. At the same time, basketball can also reduce blood pressure and serum cholesterol, which has a good effect on preventing hypertension and coronary heart disease.

4. Reduce the risk of diabetes.

One of the characteristics of diabetes is that people's blood sugar level is very high. If it is not controlled, it will cause many other health problems, such as impaired vision and kidney deficiency. Playing basketball regularly can control the improvement of blood sugar level, thus greatly reducing the possibility of individuals suffering from diabetes.

5. Improve the function of digestive system.

Basketball sports will enhance the consumption of nutrients in the body, enhance the metabolism of the whole body, and thus improve appetite; In addition, it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and secretion of digestive juice, improve the functions of liver and pancreas, thus improving the function of the whole digestive system and providing good material guarantee for human health and longevity.

6. Regular participation in basketball exercise can improve the physical qualities of the human body.

This is because physical exercise is carried out under special conditions and environment. Organisms must mobilize and give full play to the functions of various organs and systems of the body, such as neuromodulation, enhanced breathing and accelerated blood circulation. In this way, over time, various physical qualities will continue to improve.