Warming Up Breathing Muscles Before Swimming
This study tests whether warming up your breathing muscles before swimming helps you swim faster and perform better. Researchers will compare swimmers who do a breathing warm-up to those who don't.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You swim at least twice a week for at least 30 minutes each time, and have done so for the past 3 months
- You do not have a current or past diagnosis of a lung or respiratory disease
- You have no musculoskeletal injuries (bone, muscle, or joint problems) that would prevent you from swimming 100 meters
- You have not participated in any breathing muscle training programs in the last 6 months
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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