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Project details
Research objective
The aims of this project were to systematically review the literature on the effects of breathing techniques on sport performance, and thereafter to quantitatively analyse the data of the included studies using a meta-analysis. Based on the results obtained, we aimed to present and discuss practical implementation guidelines, as well as directions for future research. We therefore sought to address the literature gap summarising the effects of breathing techniques on sport performance.
Research method
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Research key findings
In total, 37 studies were identified that were eligible for inclusion in the systematic review, and 36 were included in the five meta-analyses. Results showed that slow-paced breathing and breath-holding were related to improved sport performance, with large and small effect sizes for longer-term interventions, respectively. Breathing techniques implemented as short-term interventions were unrelated to sport performance.
Start-up financing
HIFF grant, Call n. 1, German Sport University Cologne
| Status | Finished |
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| Effective start/end date | 01.01.21 → 30.06.22 |
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Publications
- 6 Conference contribution - Published abstract for conference with selection process
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A systematic review and meta/analysis of the influence of breathing techniques on physical sport performance.
Zammit, N., Iskra, M. & Laborde, S., 2022, FEPSAC 2022 - Abstract Book: 16th EUROPEAN CONGRESS of SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY ; Sport, exercise and performance psychology: challenges and opportunities in a changing world. European Federation of Sport Psychology, 1 p.Publication: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published abstract for conference with selection process › Research › peer-review
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Breathing techniques and their effects on physical sport performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. - Poster
Zammit, N., Iskra, M. & Laborde, S., 2022, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Conference 2022.Publication: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published abstract for conference with selection process › Research › peer-review
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Influence of breathing techniques on psychological aspects of sport performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Iskra, M., Zammit, N. & Laborde, S., 2022, FEPSAC 2022 - Abstract Book: 16th EUROPEAN CONGRESS of SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY ; Sport, exercise and performance psychology: challenges and opportunities in a changing world. European Federation of Sport Psychology, 1 p.Publication: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published abstract for conference with selection process › Research › peer-review