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The Effects of a Mindfulness Program on Running Performance, Respiratory Function, and Heart Rate Variability

RecruitingNAAges 19 Years - anyAllUniversity of the Fraser Valley
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Broadly, the objective of the research is to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific breathwork program (Les Mills Breath) on various physiological variables related to running performance, compared to a mindfulness control (20 minutes of guided meditation). There are three specific research questions: 1) Does daily participation in a 20-minute breathwork program improve respiratory function more than a mindfulness control intervention? 2) Does daily participation in a 20-minute breathwork program improve heart rate variability (an indicator of parasympathetic nervous system activity which is associated with enhanced exercise recovery) more than a mindfulness control intervention? 3) Does daily participation in a 20-minute breathwork program increase self-selected running speeds at relative moderate and vigorous intensities more than a mindfulness control intervention? The intended outc

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Must pass the Get Active Questionnaire to assess physical activity risk * Must regularly engage in recreational running for between 30 and 520 minutes per week Exclusion Criteria: * Running more than 520 minutes per week
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What it tests

  • Mindful meditation
  • Breathwork
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Where

1 site
University of the Fraser Valley
Chilliwack, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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