The Added Effect of Respiratory Training on Stabilometric, Respiratory and Agility Outcomes Among Recreational Athletes: an Experimental Design

Abstract

Background: Diaphragm activation plays a crucial role in various function activities through the adequate core muscle setup. In order to bring a change in balance, agility, and respiratory outcomes in recreational athletes, the role of combined diaphragm and balance training is still under debate. Purpose: The study aimed to investigate the added effect of respiratory training on balance training in recreational athletes. Methods: Forty-two male recreational athletes were randomized into either the balance training group alone or the added respiratory training group. Result: The result of the study revealed that the agility, balance, and respiratory outcomes were improved significantly (p < 0.05) in the combined respiratory and balance training group. However, in the balance training group seperately, the respiratory and agility outcomes did not improve significantly (p > 0.05), but the balance outcomes improved significantly (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study concludes that additional respiratory training can help enhance respiratory and agility outcomes compared to balance training alone.