Mindfulness Program for Running Performance
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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 outcomes of the current research are to contribute to the field of research which has examined various forms of "respiratory training" and their effects on athletic performance, specifically running. While certain training protocols have been shown to be effective, there are issues of accessibility which persist. Methods of respiratory training/breathwork which are more easily available to recreational athletes are understudied with regards to running performance, hence the current research.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Gillian Hatfield, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of the Fraser Valley
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in daily 20-minute sessions of either breathwork or mindfulness meditation
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in running performance, respiratory function, and heart rate variability
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Les Mills Breath
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
20-minute, video based meditation focusing on breathwork: physiological sigh, cyclic breathing with breath holds, resonant frequency breathing
20 minute, video-based mindful meditation focusing on relaxation.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of the Fraser Valley
Lead Sponsor
Les Mills International
Industry Sponsor
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