Influence of resistive breathing training on inspiration/expiration: an integrative approach to enhancing lung function metrics, quality of life, and athletic performance in the era of highly competitive sports

the present study is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis of the positive influence of resistive breathing training on inhalation and exhalation in the context of the physiological, psychological, and sports aspects of health. In modern medicine and sports, where issues such as optimizing available lung capacity, anaerobic threshold, nonspecific endurance, and VO2Max are of particular relevance, this work aims to systematize empirical data gathered in 2023 and integrate it with qualitative indicators of well-being, including anxiety levels, sleep quality, recovery processes, and concentration. The rationale of this research is based on several recent publications in high-impact journals that have noted a correlation between breathing exercises and improvements in aerobic measures. Within the framework of the current study, several objectives were set, including: (a) determining the effect of resistive breathing exercises on lung function metrics and athletic endurance; (b) analyzing changes in the cognitive and emotional states of the participants; and (c) identifying optimal training regimens considering the individual characteristics of the subjects. The methodological foundation of the study was built on a combination of experimental, statistical, and quasi-experimental methods, which ensured the representativeness of a sample consisting of 250 athletes and healthy volunteers who underwent a standardized selection procedure. The key findings include a significant increase in available lung capacity by 18.7%, an increase in anaerobic threshold by up to 13.2%, and an improvement in VO2Max by 11.5%; concurrently, there was a reduction in anxiety levels by 22.3% and an improvement in sleep quality, which correlated with a 16.8% increase in concentration. The practical significance of these results lies in their potential application in the development of new training programs in both sports and medical practice. The discussion focuses on interpreting the empirical data within the framework of modern theoretical models and considers prospects for further research to expand the applications of resistive breathing training.

breathing training, resistance, lung function, VO2Max, anaerobic threshold, quality of life, athletic performance