Why the study?
Does controlled frequency breathing affect post-swim blood lactate levels, heart rate, and time to completion in trained female swimmers?
Population
21 trained female swimmers (19.0 ± 1.1 years)
Comparison
Controlled frequency breathing pattern during a… vs Normal breathing pattern during a maximal effort…
Design
RCT, Randomly assigned
Follow-up
5 minutes post-swim
Authors
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RCT data on breathing technique in female swimmers informs acute performance strategies; extends sparse evidence on respiratory control in aquatic sports.
Does controlled frequency breathing affect post-swim blood lactate levels, heart rate, and time to completion in trained female swimmers?
This study evaluates the physiological impact of controlled frequency breathing versus normal breathing during maximal effort swimming in trained female athletes.
Chris L Eschbach Jennifer A Bunn (2014) studied this question.
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