Playing table tennis is one of the easiest ways to fulfill the USDA’s daily physical activity recommendations for optimal health. Table tennis is so much fun that its hard to believe how much good its doing for your body and mind. Physical activity reduces stress, elevates your mood, boosts your energy level, keeps you in shape and tones your body so you look as good as you feel. With a balanced diet, table tennis fits perfectly into the formula of “steps to a healthier you” movement. According to the USDA, playing 90 minutes of table tennis at moderate intensity burns 400 calories!