Breathing muscle warm-up for preventing lung function drop in athletes
This study checks if warming up the muscles you use to breathe (called 'inspiratory muscles') can help prevent a temporary drop in lung function that often happens after intense exercise in athletes. If you're a young athlete, this might help you improve recovery and performance.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 24 years old. This study focuses on younger athletes.
- You need to have at least 6 years of training experience, meaning you've been active in your sport consistently since around high school or earlier.
- You should train regularly at least 4 times a week.
- You cannot be a smoker.
- You must not have had any physical disability, respiratory or heart problems, or COVID-19 within the last 3 months.
- You must have normal lung function, meaning your breathing tests are within the normal range.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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