Strength and Conditioning for Badminton Players in Southeast Asian Games 2025

This presentation will cover key aspects of performance planning and optimisation for badminton players in preparation for the SEA Games 2025. Topics include the periodisation of badminton, where structured training phases—from general preparation through to competition tapering—are used to achieve peak performance. Strength and conditioning (S&C) strategies will be highlighted for both training camps and tournament settings, focusing on the development of physical qualities such as power, agility, endurance, and recovery. Monitoring and training load management will also be discussed, with an emphasis on using both objective and subjective tools to balance workload, prevent injuries, and maintain performance throughout demanding schedules. In addition, the presentation will address the role of a comprehensive support team—including physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and coaches—in providing holistic care to ensure athletes remain consistently prepared for competition.

Thanik is a full-time fitness coach with the Badminton Association of Thailand, where he plays a key role in designing sport performance training programs and conducting physical assessments for the Thailand National Badminton Team. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the team’s notable achievements, including a bronze medal at the Badminton Individual Junior World Championships 2022, bronze at the Badminton Mixed Team Asian Championships 2023, gold in the Women’s Team and bronze in the Men’s Team at the SEA Games 2023, and bronze at the Badminton Junior Asian Championships 2023.