Key result
12-week HRV biofeedback training improves performance and reduces competitive anxiety in a single basketball player.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine the changes in HRV, competitive anxiety, and athletic performance following a 12-week HRV biofeedback-based breathing training intervention in a male collegiate basketball player.
Does HRV biofeedback-based breathing training improve heart rate variability, competitive anxiety, and performance in a college basketball player?
Case Report (n=1)
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Does HRV biofeedback-based breathing training improve heart rate variability, competitive anxiety, and performance in a college basketball player?
A 12-week HRV biofeedback breathing training program may improve heart rate variability, reduce cognitive anxiety, and enhance athletic performance in a basketball player.
Temporary mid-training HRV decline warrants monitoring but not discontinuation; leaves open HRV-BFB efficacy in athletes.
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Lee et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Competitive anxiety and sports performance (n=1). HRV biofeedback-based breathing training was evaluated on Heart rate variability (HRV), sports competitive anxiety, and performance indicators. A 12-week HRV biofeedback-based breathing training in a single male basketball player improved overall performance (scoring, rebounds, shooting rates) and reduced cognitive competitive anxiety.
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